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West Palm Beach Colleges and Schools

Colleges in West Palm Beach

There are at least 10 colleges in West Palm Beach, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 4,839 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,859 full-time students, and a reported 1,589 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than West Palm Beach; see particularly Boca Raton, and Lake Worth colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Florida Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in West Palm Beach.

West Palm Beach QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Florida Career College
West Palm Beach, Florida

Multiple campuses in South Florida and Tampa areas for students seeking health care, business or technology training. Many programs prepare students for professional certification.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma
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Florida Culinary Institute
West Palm Beach, Florida

Florida Culinary Institute (FCI) is well know as one of the best culinary schools in the country, and provides programs in several different areas of the culinary arts and management.

  • Programs: Cooking And Culinary Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Diploma
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Keiser University
West Palm Beach, Florida

Offers degree programs in business, criminal justice, health care, technology, hospitality and education. Located at thirteen campuses in the state of Florida

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Science, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master
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Lincoln College of Technology
West Palm Beach, Florida

Lincoln College of Technology (LCT) has 37 campuses in 17 different states, with online programs as well, in a variety of different fields.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework
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South University Campus
West Palm Beach, Florida

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master
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West Palm Beach Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations
5154 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 201
West Palm Beach, Florida 33417

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse, physical therapist assistant, nursing assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 376 students, 391 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Medical Career Institute of South Florida
1750 45th St.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical records admin.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 205 students, 306 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

The Beauty Institute
2215 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409

  • Programs: cosmetology, barber, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 93 students, 140 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Northwood University-Florida Education Center
2600 N Military Trail
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409-2911

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: vehicle parts marketing, business management, marketing, international business, sports and fitness management, hotel management, banking, advertising.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 874 students, 824 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 414 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-500. Math: 410-510.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach
901 S. Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: organizational behavior, pharmacy, counseling psychology, business management, psychology, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, school counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 3,291 students, 3,198 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,175 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 448-663. Math: 415-645.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Boca Raton Colleges474,76429,7073,884
Boynton Beach Colleges160,38988100
Lake Worth Colleges235,13322,923 
Palm Springs Colleges111,699512 

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