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Palm Beach Community College

Palm Beach Community College

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:

  • Belle Glade
  • Boca Raton
  • Palm Beach Gardens

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.

Overview of Palm Beach Community 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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in real estate and construction management and liberal arts.

Palm Beach Community College Selectivity

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.

Faculty

Palm Beach Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 22,881 in 2007 at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Palm Beach Community College

Palm Beach Community College
4200 Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796
General Phone: (561) 967-7222
http://www.pbcc.edu/

Palm Beach Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts1,851liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine490EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing
Security And Law Enforcement265fire-fighting, corrections, forensic science, criminal justice and police, fire services administration, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration
Medical Support And Technology164radiation therapist, dental assistant, dental hygienist, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, mental health services tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant
Transportation126truck and bus driver, commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations
Business And Management96financial services marketing, business management, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, marketing, operations management, finance, accounting and related services, ...
Beauty And Cosmetology75cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist
Family And Social Work72child care provider, public administration
Real Estate And Construction Management66real estate
Law35legal assistant
Landscaping And Horticulture31landscaping
Engineering Technician24electronics tech, construction engineering tech, environmental control tech, drafting, architectural drafting, computer systems tech, electrical drafting, architectural engineering tech
Therapy And Counseling22massage therapy
Mechanics And Repair22automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, small engine mechanics
Medical Administration19medical records tech
Architecture And Planning15interior architecture
Photography And Commercial Art14commercial art, cinematography
Computer Science And Engineering13computer services management, systems analyst, computer applications programming
Hospitality9hospitality management
Production Trades9welding, machine shop assistant, sheet metal tech
Office And Administration7executive secretary, office management
Construction Trades6electrician, plumbing, building inspection and management, pipefitting, masonry, construction trades, carpentry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy3dietitian assistant
Drama And Performing Arts2various performing arts
Science And Laboratory Technician1biology tech
Media0communication and journalism
Education And Teaching0teacher education

Number of programs and degrees for Palm Beach Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree2,34137
Award of less than 1 academic year81132
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years26424
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years2111

Student Body

In 2007, Palm Beach Community College had a total enrollment of 22,881 students (13,018 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White51%
Black23%
Hispanic16%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1924%
20-2122%
22-2418%
25-2913%
30-347%
35-395%
40-496%
50-643%
65+0%

Palm Beach Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time68 %
Part-Time47 %

Palm Beach Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Palm Beach Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Palm Beach Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured8294
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1739
Non-tenured and not on tenure track21

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year0*3$56,350
All faculty totalcalendar year0*3$56,350

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year20$65,9638$67,693
Associate professoracademic year10$60,4278$55,110
Assistant professoracademic year10$57,34519$51,934
Instructoracademic year60$53,81393$50,829
No academic rankacademic year1*3$46,335
All faculty totalacademic year101$57,179131$52,178

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Palm Beach Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total142943
Basketball4913
Baseball10010
All Other Sports02020

Palm Beach Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

Palm Beach Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Palm Beach Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Palm Beach Community College Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Palm Beach Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Palm Beach Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Palm Beach Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Palm Beach Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Palm Beach Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Palm Beach Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Palm Beach Community College % of degrees in transportation
% of degrees in real estate and construction management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Palm Beach Community College % of degrees in real estate and construction management
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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