Colleges / FL / Lake Worth

Palm Beach State College

Public Lake Worth, FL · Suburban · Southeast · 80% data reported · Agent Insights

41%

Graduation Rate

$41,923

Earnings (10yr)

$9,182

Net Price

21,956

Enrollment

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Overview

Nearly 22,000 students choose Palm Beach State College each year for its accessible education in sunny Lake Worth, Florida. The net price of just $9,182 makes it an attractive option for many, especially for those looking to minimize debt while pursuing their degrees.

According to data from Chetty/Opportunity Insights, Palm Beach State College plays a significant role in promoting upward mobility for its students. While specific mobility rates are not detailed, the college's focus on practical programs in fields like health professions and business suggests a commitment to helping students improve their economic status post-graduation.

Graduates from Palm Beach State College earn a median salary of $41,923 ten years after enrollment. With a median debt of only $7,081, students can expect a manageable financial burden. The college's diverse programs, including humanities, criminal justice, and culinary arts, attract a broad range of students who thrive in a supportive community focused on practical skills and career readiness.

Rankings

#18 Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Florida #23 Best Computer Science Colleges in Florida #23 Best Data Science Colleges in Florida #26 Best Nursing Colleges in Florida #28 Best Master's Programs in Florida #31 Best Colleges in Florida #34 Most Affordable Colleges in Florida #41 Best Business Colleges in Florida

How Palm Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,050

In-State Tuition

$10,910

Out-of-State

$9,182

Avg Net Price

$7,081

Median Debt

38%

Pell Grant Rate

11%

Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$8,131

Family Income $0–$30K

$8,675

Family Income $30K–$48K

$10,862

Family Income $48K–$75K

$12,013

Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$33,729

6 Years After Entry

$38,259

8 Years

$41,923

10 Years

0.17x

Debt-to-Earnings

54%

Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

194.06%

Mobility Rate

Bottom 20% → Top 20%

1195.7%

Success Rate

If bottom 20% get in

1622.9%

From Bottom 20%

Share of students

$61,900

Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.84

Economic Connectedness

Cross-class friendships

0.12

Friending Bias

Lower = more inclusive

5.4%

Volunteering Rate

0.97

Support Ratio

Community support

Academics & Admissions

Full-Time Faculty 34%

Faculty Salary (mo) $7,015

Diversity Index 0.73

First-Gen Students 49%

Top Programs

Humanities 51%

Health Professions 17%

Business & Marketing 8%

Criminal Justice 7%

Culinary & Personal Services 5%

Computer Science & IT 4%

Mechanic & Repair Tech 1%

Visual & Performing Arts 1%

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Quick Facts

Setting Suburban

Region Southeast

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Predominant Degree Associate's

Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female

59%

White

22%

Hispanic

36%

Black

31%

Asian

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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