by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Palm Beach State College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At Palm Beach State College, students can earn anything from certificates through the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 10,958 undergraduate (10,958 total)
The most popular majors at Palm Beach State College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
These majors at Palm Beach State College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $61,349 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $48,713 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $48,518 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $48,015 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $45,649 |
Browse every major at Palm Beach State College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 5,479 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
2,802 | $24,834 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
348 | $61,349 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
295 | $48,518 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. · Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
124 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. · Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
38 | $48,015 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
37 | $45,649 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
29 | NA |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. ↳ Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. |
29 | $19,246 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
18 | $25,024 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. · Business Administration and Management, General. · Transportation/Mobility Management. |
256 | $35,331 |
| Real Estate. | 95 | $34,436 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. · Restaurant/Food Services Management. · Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
32 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
16 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Small Business Administration/Management. · Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
11 | NA |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. ↳ Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations. |
6 | $29,097 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. · Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. |
219 | $42,771 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Corrections. · Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
108 | $48,713 |
| Homeland Security. ↳ Homeland Security, Other. |
29 | NA |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist. · Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist. · Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. |
256 | $20,122 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Information Technology Project Management. · Network and System Administration/Administrator. · Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other. |
146 | $44,753 |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. · Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
44 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Graphics. |
27 | $19,576 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. ↳ Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. |
36 | NA |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician. |
36 | NA |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Energy Systems Technology/Technician. |
9 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
8 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
6 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician. |
70 | $28,325 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
74 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
26 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Interior Design. |
20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
41 | $25,556 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. |
36 | $36,340 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
25 | $24,242 |
| Education, Other. | 10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
19 | $37,424 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Landscaping and Groundskeeping. |
6 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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