Palm Beach Community College is found in Lake Worth, Florida. 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, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
Palm Beach Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 21,686 in 2005 at Palm Beach Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Palm Beach Community College
4200 Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796
General Phone: (561) 967-7222
Admissions Phone: (561) 868-3300
Financial Aid Phone: (561) 868-3330
http://www.pbcc.edu/
Palm Beach Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,806 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 615 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 376 | real estate |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 374 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections, forensic science, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech, security and loss prevention |
| Business And Management | 320 | financial services marketing, business management, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, marketing, operations management, sales, finance, ... |
| Transportation | 178 | truck and bus driver, commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 136 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, surgical tech, mental health services tech, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 93 | cosmetology |
| Construction Trades | 47 | electrician, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, pipefitting, building inspection and management, painter, construction trades |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | massage therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | systems analyst, computer services management, computer applications programming |
| Law | 27 | legal assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | child care provider |
| Medical Adminstration | 19 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 17 | cinematography, commercial art |
| Mechanics And Repair | 16 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, communications install and repair, HVAC, small engine mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | electronics tech, construction engineering tech, environmental control tech, drafting, mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, automotive tech, civil drafting, ... |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 14 | landscaping, ornamental horticulture |
| Architecture And Planning | 14 | interior architecture |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | dietitian assistant |
| Hospitality | 9 | hospitality management |
| Production Trades | 9 | welding, sheet metal tech, machine shop assistant |
| Office And Administration | 5 | office management, executive secretary |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | restaurant and catering management |
| Media | 0 | communication and journalism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Palm Beach Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,322 | 36 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,524 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 331 | 29 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 8 | 4 |
In 2005, Palm Beach Community College had a total enrollment of 21,686 students (11,747 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 94% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lake Worth, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (561) 868-3300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Palm Beach Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 151200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (561) 868-3330
Palm Beach Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 84 | 82 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 40 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $56,333 | 11 | $57,929 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $51,753 | 10 | $48,347 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $48,108 | 18 | $47,262 |
| Instructor | academic year | 63 | $46,993 | 84 | $44,372 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 107 | $49,483 | 124 | $46,293 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29 | 41 | 70 |
| Basketball | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 27 | 28 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
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
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
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
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
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
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Loss Prevention Services
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% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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 placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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