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Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL palmbeachstate.edu 20,532 students

Palm Beach State College's main campus is located in Lake Worth, Florida. As part of the Florida College System, it provides a variety of academic and vocational programs. The college distinguishes itself by offering bachelor's degrees in addition to associate degrees and certificates, catering to students seeking both career-focused training and advanced studies.

Programs
3
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$57,796
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$3,050
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $10,910/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Palm Beach State College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 38% of students receive Pell Grants; 10% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $8,862 $35,448
$30K – $48K $9,567 $38,268
$48K – $75K $11,376 $45,504
$75K – $110K $14,504 $58,016
$110K+ $16,057 $64,228
Sticker price (no aid) $3,050 $12,200
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Palm Beach State College

3 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
79
$78,572/yr High 63.4x
IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools →
79
$51,368/yr Very High 61.9x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
69
$43,450/yr High 42.8x

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