Palm Beach State College Rankings
| In the World | #3914 of 14178 |
|---|---|
| In North America | #1113 of 2629 |
| In the United States | #1040 of 2528 |
| In Florida | #34 of 111 |
| In Lake Worth | #1 of 1 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 31,289
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- palmbeachstate.edu
Palm Beach State College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
5,716 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,906 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Palm Beach State College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 9919 (32%) |
|---|---|
| White | 9464 (30%) |
| Black or African American | 8327 (27%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1210 (4%) |
| Asian | 876 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 825 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 561 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 56 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 26 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $6,562
- Students receiving aid
- 74%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,424 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,424 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,712 |
| Fee in-district | $20 |
| Fee in-state | $20 |
| Fee out-of-state | $20 |
Palm Beach State College Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4,060 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 253 | 81 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 281 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 58 | |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 57 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 54 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 43 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 38 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 35 | |
| Interior Design | 35 | |
| Information Technology | 31 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 26 | |
| Engineering Technology, General | 22 | |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 22 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 21 | |
| Computer Graphics | 20 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 18 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 17 | |
| Environmental Science | 12 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 12 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 12 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 11 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 10 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 9 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 8 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 8 | |
| Ophthalmic Technician & Technologist | 8 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 8 | |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Biology Technician & Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | 7 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 5 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 4 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 4,904 | 419 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 34% | 40% |
Publications & Citations
Publication count by topic
| Medicine | |
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| Psychology | |
| Sociology | |
| Political science | |
| Business | |
| Geography |
Topical rankings by citation count
| Discipline | World Rank | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| Political science | 4268 | 8 |
| Geography | 4643 | 11 |
| Sociology | 5381 | 2 |
| Medicine | 5595 | 29 |
| Psychology | 5669 | 15 |
| Business | 5947 | 1 |
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 |
General info
| Alternative names | PBSC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 |
| Wikipedia | Palm Beach State College |
| Motto | Your Pathway To Success |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,644 |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 4200 Congress Ave Lake Worth, Florida, 33461-4796 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 5619677222 |