Florida Career College-West Palm Beach

www.floridacareercollege.edu

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2023 Average Net Price
$34,474
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
193
100% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
51.1%
270 Graduates

About

Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach were Medical Assistant (119 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (91 degrees), and Dental Assisting (76 degrees).

In 2023, 381 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach. 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (149 degrees), 1.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 5,790 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,474.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Florida Career College-West Palm Beach received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$34,474
2023 Value
1.26%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Florida Career College-West Palm Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,474. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Florida Career College-West Palm Beach grew by 1.26%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

88%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
66%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.35% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 5790 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Enrollment

Florida Career College-West Palm Beach had a total enrollment of 193 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is 193 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.7% Black or African American, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.15% White, 0.518% Two or More Races, and 0.518% Asian.

Students enrolled at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (20.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (15.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 193 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is 193 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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Retention Rate over Time

61%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was 61%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    65 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    45 enrolled students
  3. White
    8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is 33.7% Black or African American, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.15% White, 0.518% Two or More Races, and 0.518% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2023, 65 more women than men received degrees from Florida Career College-West Palm Beach. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is black or african american (149 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is Medical Assistant (119 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (91 degrees) and Dental Assisting (76 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (120 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), and Health (225 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Registered nurses (1,545,597 people), Accountants & auditors (1,037,660 people), Other managers (879,251 people), Software developers (759,923 people), and Financial managers (534,390 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (120 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), Health (225 degrees), Business (10 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Mechanical Technologies (120 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), Health (225 degrees), Business (10 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

uninformed
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are uninformed (1,924,829 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,901,929 people), Computer Systems Design (1,154,342 people), Elementary & secondary schools (754,075 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (549,405 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Mechanical Technologies (120 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), Health (225 degrees), Business (10 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Florida Career College-West Palm Beach.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Medical Assistant
    119 degrees awarded
  2. HVAC Maintenance
    91 degrees awarded
  3. Dental Assisting
    76 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was Medical Assistant with 119 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach according to their major.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

158
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
223
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach, which is 0.709 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (223).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in HVAC Maintenance, which is 29.3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 107 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in Medical Assistant, which is 8.92 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

15%
100% Completion Time
53%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from Florida Career College-West Palm Beach completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
White Male
Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is Male and White (75% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    149 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    82 degrees awarded
  3. White
    15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is black or african american (149 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

34.4% of degree recipients (131 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Black or African American Female
    83 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    66 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is black or african american female (83 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (66 degrees).

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Operations

Florida Career College-West Palm Beach employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Female Instructor (1), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are: Office and Administrative Support, with 14 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.66M
2023 Salaries
9.13%
decline from 2022

In 2023, Florida Career College-West Palm Beach paid a median of $2.66M in salaries, a 9.13% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 25.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.54% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$120k
Instructional Salaries
2
Number of Employees

In 2023, Florida Career College-West Palm Beach paid a total of $120k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
2 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
14 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach were Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was Female Instructor with 1 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach.

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