City Town Info

West Palm Beach Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

West Palm Beach Colleges and Schools

Colleges in West Palm Beach, Florida

There are at least 11 colleges in West Palm Beach, listed and described 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.

Featured Colleges in 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.

Lincoln Culinary Institute
West Palm Beach, Florida

Turn your passion for cooking into a career. Hands-on courses at Lincoln Culinary Institute help you turn your dreams of becoming a chef into reality.

  • Programs: Cooking And Culinary Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Keiser University Campus
West Palm Beach, Florida

Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, 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, Certificate, Doctorate, Master

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, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework

South University Campus
West Palm Beach, Florida

South University (AU) provides online and campus based classes, which are all rooted in the foundation of excellence the school has been known for since 1899.

  • 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

Lincoln College of Technology Automotive
West Palm Beach, Florida

Automotive Technician Training at Lincoln! With comprehensive instruction from knowledgeable ASE Certified instructors, you'll get one-on-one, hands-on training, using techniques and industry-standard tools to complete computer diagnostics to engine dyno testing.

  • Programs: Mechanics And Repair
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

West Palm Beach Colleges with Open Admissions

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Student Body: 93 students, 140 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges in West Palm Beach 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.
  • 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: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • 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.

Browsing:
All StatesFloridaWest Palm Beach > Colleges

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 Park Colleges18,721122 
Lake Worth Colleges235,13322,923 
Palm Springs Colleges111,699512 

College Directories on CityTownInfo

College Directories and Lists

These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.

Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.

Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.

Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.

Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.

Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.

Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers:  Please link to this page on West Palm Beach colleges. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.

Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click to verify BBB accreditation and to see a BBB report.    TRUSTe online privacy certification