by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Palm Beach State College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 60 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Palm Beach State College highly for nursing, placing at #329 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 329 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Florida | 14 of 88 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at Palm Beach State College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 113 |
| Associate’s | 235 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Palm Beach State College awarded 113 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Palm Beach State College holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 14 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 237 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Palm Beach State College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,503 a year. This is above $42,042, the median for all majors at Palm Beach State College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Palm Beach State College, nursing students borrow a median amount of $15,833 in student loans. This is higher than $12,305, the typical median for all majors at Palm Beach State College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,030 | $10,890 |
| Fees | $20 | $20 |
Find out more about Palm Beach State College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Palm Beach State College are Black or African American. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Palm Beach State College with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Palm Beach State College conferred 113 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (36%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Palm Beach State College handed out 235 associate’s degrees in nursing.
Palm Beach State College is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Florida | 7 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 88 |
Among recent graduates, 13% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at Palm Beach State College were White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Palm Beach State College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Palm Beach State College conferred 235 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (37%).
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