Nursing at Palm Beach State College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Palm Beach State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Palm Beach State College is located in Lake Worth, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 348 nursing degrees were awarded at Palm Beach State College.
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Online Class Availability at Palm Beach State College
Distance learning is available at Palm Beach State College. Among 25,916 students, 10,964 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,206 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Palm Beach State College
Rankings can help you compare Palm Beach State College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #13 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #26 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #196 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #393 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #535 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #13 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #26 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #196 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #393 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #535 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Palm Beach State College
Those who finish Palm Beach State College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,349 |
| 2 years | $63,868 |
| 3 years | $58,990 |
| 4 years | $67,503 |
| 5 years | $76,092 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Palm Beach State College take home a median $67,503, compared with $42,042 for all Palm Beach State College graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Palm Beach State College stands at $15,833.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Palm Beach State College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Palm Beach State College are 85% women (297) and 15% men (51).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Palm Beach State College
Of the 235 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Palm Beach State College, 87% were women (205) and 13% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Palm Beach State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 86 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 61 |
| Black / African American | 67 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Palm Beach State College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Palm Beach State College
Of the 113 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Palm Beach State College, 81% were women (92) and 19% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Palm Beach State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 41 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 41 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 58% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Palm Beach State College, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Palm Beach State College
This Nursing program at Palm Beach State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 348 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Palm Beach State College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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