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Palm Beach Community College is situated in Florida, and was established in 1933. The main campus of the college, situated in Lake Worth, Florida, occupies nearly 114 acres of land. The college also has campuses in:
The athletics teams of the college are known as the Panthers. PBCC has four major sports teams. Television and movie actors Gareth Williams, Judge Reinhold, Burt Reynolds, Monte Markham and Deidre Hall, American writer Charles Willeford, and professional golfer Jesper Parnevik are some of the notable alumni of the college.
Palm Beach Community College is found in Lake Worth, FL. Lake Worth is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Palm Beach Community College.
The school is known for its programs in real estate and construction management and liberal arts.
Palm Beach Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Palm Beach Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 22,881 in 2007 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Palm Beach Community College
4200 Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796
General Phone: (561) 967-7222
http://www.pbcc.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,851 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 490 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 265 | fire-fighting, corrections, forensic science, criminal justice and police, fire services administration, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Support And Technology | 164 | radiation therapist, dental assistant, dental hygienist, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, mental health services tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant |
| Transportation | 126 | truck and bus driver, commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Business And Management | 96 | financial services marketing, business management, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, marketing, operations management, finance, accounting and related services, ... |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 75 | cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist |
| Family And Social Work | 72 | child care provider, public administration |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 66 | real estate |
| Law | 35 | legal assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 31 | landscaping |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | electronics tech, construction engineering tech, environmental control tech, drafting, architectural drafting, computer systems tech, electrical drafting, architectural engineering tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | massage therapy |
| Mechanics And Repair | 22 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, small engine mechanics |
| Medical Administration | 19 | medical records tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 15 | interior architecture |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer services management, systems analyst, computer applications programming |
| Hospitality | 9 | hospitality management |
| Production Trades | 9 | welding, machine shop assistant, sheet metal tech |
| Office And Administration | 7 | executive secretary, office management |
| Construction Trades | 6 | electrician, plumbing, building inspection and management, pipefitting, masonry, construction trades, carpentry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | dietitian assistant |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | various performing arts |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | biology tech |
| Media | 0 | communication and journalism |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher education |
Number of programs and degrees for Palm Beach Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,341 | 37 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 811 | 32 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 264 | 24 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 21 | 11 |
In 2007, Palm Beach Community College had a total enrollment of 22,881 students (13,018 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lake Worth, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,614 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,538 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Palm Beach Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 151200)
Palm Beach Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 82 | 94 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 39 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $56,350 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $56,350 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $65,963 | 8 | $67,693 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $60,427 | 8 | $55,110 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $57,345 | 19 | $51,934 |
| Instructor | academic year | 60 | $53,813 | 93 | $50,829 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $46,335 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 101 | $57,179 | 131 | $52,178 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | 29 | 43 |
| Basketball | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 20 | 20 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Palm Beach Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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