Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, Florida · Public · 21,956 undergraduates
Of 33 programs with reported earnings, 30 leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 53 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,131 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,675 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,862 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,902 |
| $110k and up | $12,013 |
| All families (average) | $9,182 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,569 | +$10,219 | clears the bar | $6,139 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $54,096 | +$19,746 | clears the bar | $12,052 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $83,171 | +$48,821 | clears the bar | $8,750 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $68,457 | +$34,107 | clears the bar | $4,025 | 0.1 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,237 | -$3,113 | falls short | $4,500 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $85,210 | +$50,860 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,893 | +$23,543 | clears the bar | $6,014 | 0.3 yrs |
| Real Estate | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,978 | +$21,628 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $78,216 | +$43,866 | clears the bar | $4,892 | 0.1 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,464 | +$9,114 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,561 | +$4,211 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $69,612 | +$35,262 | clears the bar | $10,150 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $62,303 | +$27,953 | clears the bar | $11,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $66,689 | +$32,339 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Legal Support Services | Associate's Degree | $51,314 | +$16,964 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 33 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 41% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.