Polk State College

What are the graduation rates for students at Polk State College?

Polk State College's reported overall graduation rate is 35% in the 2024-25 institutional data. It has risen from 28% in the 2019 comparison year, but the figure requires context before an applicant uses it to judge their own prospects.

The federal graduation-rate measure follows a defined group of first-time, full-time students and asks whether they completed within a specified period tied to their program. It does not describe all Polk State students: part-time students, returning adults, and many transfer students are outside that starting group. A student who transfers before earning a Polk State credential can also have an educational outcome that this graduation figure does not capture. Applicants should compare completion and transfer outcomes for their intended credential where available and build a course plan that accounts for prerequisites and their realistic enrollment pace.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Polk State College?

Federal College Scorecard program data report median earnings measured one year after completion for some Polk State fields. Among the reported examples, the nursing field shows $65,310; business administration shows $36,616; and criminal justice shows $30,427.

These are field-level outcomes for the federally aided completers included in the measure, not salaries promised to everyone with those credentials. They are medians, meaning half of the measured group earned more and half earned less. The figures also reflect an early career point, not lifetime earnings, and can be affected by credential level, local labor markets, hours worked, and the jobs graduates take. A prospective student comparing programs should consider licensing requirements, employment prospects, and educational costs alongside the reported earnings.