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Palm Beach State College

#1843 in US ranking Lake Worth, FL
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$16,724
Tuition & fees
$3,706
Avg. aid
$5,010
Receiving aid
71%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
41%
Median salary
$41,979
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Palm Beach State College?

Palm Beach State College's reported overall graduation rate is 41% in the 2024-25 institutional data. That figure describes a defined reporting cohort, not the probability that any individual student will graduate.

Federal graduation-rate measures commonly focus on first-time, full-time degree- or certificate-seeking students completing within a specified period tied to a program's normal length. They therefore do not capture every outcome for part-time students, transfer-in students or students who leave to complete a credential elsewhere. Palm Beach State's rate should be interpreted alongside a student's intended credential, enrollment pace and transfer plans rather than used as a measure of teaching quality by itself.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Palm Beach State College?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures report earnings observed about one year after completion for certain federally aided former students with available earnings records. They are historical measures for specific programs and populations - not starting-salary offers or predictions for all graduates.

  • Registered nursing: reported median earnings of $68,768 one year after completion.
  • Computer/information technology administration and management: reported median earnings of $47,528 one year after completion.
  • Business administration, management and operations: reported median earnings of $35,331 one year after completion.

These October 2026 College Scorecard figures should be read with their program labels and measurement period. Earnings can reflect prior work experience, occupation, location and whether a person continues studying; they do not account on their own for tuition paid, hours worked or career progression over time.

Palm Beach State College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
41%

Palm Beach State College Retention and Employment

Employed 1 year after graduation
93%

Palm Beach State College Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$41,979
4 years after graduation
$48,635
5 years after graduation
$52,129
7 years after graduation
$58,006
10 years after starting college
$46,814

Alumni Salary for Palm Beach State College Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$35,331

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

$47,528

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$68,768

Palm Beach State College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

16961230

Health Professions and Related Programs

9821119

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

186179

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

601474

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.