Palm Beach State College

www.palmbeachstate.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,030
    2024 Average Net Price
    $9,577
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    25,916
    32% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    41.1%
    928 Graduates

    About

    Palm Beach State College is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Palm Beach State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,802 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (235 degrees), and General Computer Programming (33 degrees).

    In 2024, 5,479 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Palm Beach State College. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,924 degrees), 1.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,581 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Palm Beach State College is $3,030, which is $−7,565 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Palm Beach State College is $3,030, which is $7,565 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,577.

    In 2024, 47% of undergraduate students attending Palm Beach State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,030
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Palm Beach State College was $3,030. The cost of tuition at Palm Beach State College is $−7,565 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Average Net Price

    $9,577
    2024 Value
    7.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Palm Beach State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,577. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Palm Beach State College grew by 7.2%.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    47%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    11%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    47% of undergraduate students at Palm Beach State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6% with respect to 2023, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Palm Beach State College had a total enrollment of 25,916 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Palm Beach State College is 8,295 students and the part-time enrollment is 17,621. This means that 32% of students enrolled at Palm Beach State College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Palm Beach State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.4% Hispanic or Latino, 28.9% Black or African American, 24.3% White, 2.89% Asian, 2.71% Two or More Races, 0.127% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.12% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Palm Beach State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (20.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (16.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    32%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Palm Beach State College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25,916 students. The full-time enrollment at Palm Beach State College is 8,295 and the part-time enrollment is 17,621. This means that 32% of students enrolled at Palm Beach State College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      8,911 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      7,500 enrolled students
    3. White
      6,289 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Palm Beach State College is 34.4% Hispanic or Latino, 28.9% Black or African American, 24.3% White, 2.89% Asian, 2.71% Two or More Races, 0.127% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.12% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 899 students (3.47%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 1,177 more women than men received degrees from Palm Beach State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Palm Beach State College is hispanic or latino (1,924 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,581 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Palm Beach State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,802 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (235 degrees) and General Computer Programming (33 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Palm Beach State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,802 degrees awarded), Protective Services (372 degrees), and Science Technologies (15 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Police officers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palm Beach State College are Police officers (138,098 people), Other managers (104,485 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (83,808 people), Software developers (48,832 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (43,067 people).

    The most specialized majors at Palm Beach State College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,802 degrees awarded), Protective Services (372 degrees), Science Technologies (15 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (256 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (102 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palm Beach State College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at Palm Beach State College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,802 degrees awarded), Protective Services (372 degrees), Science Technologies (15 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (256 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (102 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Justice, public order, & safety activities
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palm Beach State College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (319,016 people), Elementary & secondary schools (186,976 people), Computer Systems Design (86,259 people), Construction (75,382 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (72,872 people).

    The most specialized majors at Palm Beach State College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,802 degrees awarded), Protective Services (372 degrees), Science Technologies (15 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (256 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (102 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 Palm Beach State College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Cosmetology
      62 degrees awarded
    2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      57 degrees awarded
    3. Automobile Mechanics Technology
      40 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Palm Beach State College was General Cosmetology with 62 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    2,151
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    3,328
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 2,151 degrees were awarded to men at Palm Beach State College, which is 0.646 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,328).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 1,028 degrees were awarded to men at Palm Beach State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.579 times less than the 1,774 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 1,774 degrees were awarded to men at Palm Beach State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.73 times more than the 1,028 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Asian Female
    Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Palm Beach State College is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    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.

    The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.8% of graduates (35 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      1,924 degrees awarded
    2. White
      1,581 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      1,464 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Palm Beach State College is hispanic or latino (1,924 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,581 degrees).

    2.06% of degree recipients (113 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      1,531 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,474 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      1,468 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Palm Beach State College is white female (1,531 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,474 degrees).

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    Operations

    Palm Beach State College has an endowment valued at nearly $22.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2M (8.85%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Palm Beach State College had a total salary expenditure of 232M. Palm Beach State College employs 150 Instructors, 71 Assistant professors and 65 Professors. Most academics at Palm Beach State College are Female Instructor (79), Male Instructor (71), and Female Professor (40).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Palm Beach State College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 202 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 184 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 173 employees.

    Endowment

    $22.6M
    2024 Endowment
    1.45%
    decline from 2023

    Palm Beach State College has an endowment valued at about $22.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Palm Beach State College declined 1.45% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.21M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $111M
    2024 Salaries
    3.87%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Palm Beach State College paid a median of $111M in salaries, which represents 47.9% of their overall expenditure ($232M) and a 3.87% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 12% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $20.5M
    Instructional Salaries
    316
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Palm Beach State College paid a total of $20.5M to 316 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Palm Beach State College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 202 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 184 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 173 employees.

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