Polk State College
Winter Haven, Florida · Public · 7,180 undergraduates
Of 18 programs with reported earnings, 17 leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 23 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,446 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,203 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,502 |
| $110k and up | $7,464 |
| All families (average) | $9,427 |
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 | $43,940 | +$9,590 | clears the bar | $6,599 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $52,404 | +$18,054 | clears the bar | $16,561 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,912 | +$24,562 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $79,660 | +$45,310 | clears the bar | $9,750 | 0.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $94,269 | +$59,919 | clears the bar | $14,022 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $69,815 | +$35,465 | clears the bar | $10,750 | 0.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $55,634 | +$21,284 | clears the bar | $12,998 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $53,932 | +$19,582 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $54,431 | +$20,081 | clears the bar | $8,924 | 0.4 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Associate's Degree | $83,657 | +$49,307 | clears the bar | $8,750 | 0.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,210 | +$13,860 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $50,499 | +$16,149 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $48,056 | +$13,706 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $75,539 | +$41,189 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $28,739 | -$5,611 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 35% 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.