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West Palm Beach Colleges and Schools

Colleges in West Palm Beach

There are at least 9 colleges in West Palm Beach, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 4,522 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,198 full-time students, and a reported 1,528 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.

Of Note For College Students

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

West Palm Beach QuickSchools™

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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: Communication, Computer Networking, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Science Technologies, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

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: Culinary Arts and Pastry
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

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: Accounting, Criminal Justice, Finance, Health and Human Services, Information Technology, Law, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

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: Automotive Marine and Aviation, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Networking, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Health and Human Services, Hospitality Management, HVAC Electrical Construction, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Personal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework

West Palm Beach Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, physical therapist assistant, health unit coordinator, medical records tech, medical office computer specialist, medical office assistant, medical billing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 268 students, 268 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, barber, aesthetician and skin care, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 72 students, 57 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, vehicle parts marketing, international business, MIS, marketing, sports and fitness management, banking, advertising.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 923 students, 845 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 414 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-520. Math: 430-520.
  • 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: non-profit management, business management, communication studies, pharmacy, general studies, elementary school teaching, counseling psychology, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 3,172 students, 2,941 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,114 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-540. Math: 460-570.
  • 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.

Ross Medical Education Center
2601 S Military Trail, Suite 29
West Palm Beach, Florida 33415-9141

  • Programs: medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 87 students, 87 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Boca Raton Colleges474,76429,0133,409
Boynton Beach Colleges160,38987100
Delray Beach Colleges160,02098 
Lake Worth Colleges235,13321,816 
Palm Springs Colleges111,699336 

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