by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Polk State College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
At Polk State College, students can earn anything from certificates through the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 3,708 undergraduate (3,708 total)
The most popular majors at Polk State College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
Among Polk State College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $60,333 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $47,233 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $39,742 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $36,616 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $30,427 |
Browse every major at Polk 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 | 1,854 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
794 | $23,837 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
202 | $60,333 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist. |
87 | $47,233 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. · Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. |
31 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Occupational Therapist Assistant. · Physical Therapy Assistant. |
7 | $39,742 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. · Business Administration and Management, General. · Transportation/Mobility Management. |
257 | $36,616 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
13 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Small Business Administration/Management. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Corrections. · Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. · Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
259 | $30,427 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Network and System Administration/Administrator. |
18 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
15 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
12 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation. ↳ Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General. · Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. · Aviation/Airway Management and Operations. |
41 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
33 | NA |
| Education, Other. | 7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. · Child Care and Support Services Management. |
29 | $21,337 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. ↳ Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. |
13 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
8 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Communications Technology/Technician. |
5 | 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.