by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Palm Beach State College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Palm Beach State College was ranked #280 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #17 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 280 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 337 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Palm Beach State College handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Palm Beach State College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,572 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Palm Beach State College paid an average of $363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $101 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,030 | $10,890 |
| Fees | $20 | $20 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,700 | $2,700 |
Learn more about Palm Beach State College tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 114 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Palm Beach State College. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Palm Beach State College does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Palm Beach State College Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 220 students graduated with a associate's degree in nursing from Palm Beach State College. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Palm Beach State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 251 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 94 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 80 |
| Dental Support Services | 35 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 29 |