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Palm Beach Community College

General Information

Name: Palm Beach Community College
Address: 4200 Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796
Phone:

  • General information: (561) 967-7222
  • Financial aid office: (561) 868-3330
  • Admissions office: (561) 868-3300

Website: www.pbcc.edu/
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$2,300$2,100$2,088
        Out-of-state$8,500$7,990$7,848
Books and supplies$1,000$900$810
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$8,000$7,500$6,775
        Other expenses$2,500$2,250$2,050
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$2,300$2,000$1,750

Total expenses   
In-state
        Off-campus$13,800$12,750$11,723
        Off-campus with family$5,600$5,000$4,648
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$20,000$18,640$17,483
        Off-campus with family$11,800$10,890$10,408

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 44%
  • Federal grants: 40%
  • State/local grants: 6%
  • Student loans: 26%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$1500
  • State/local grants:$500
  • Student loans:$250

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$20

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 21686
First-time student retention: 65%
Overall graduation rate: 29%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 31%
    • Part Time: 69%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 38%
    • Women: 62%

White non-hispanic: 54%
Black non-hispanic: 22%
Hispanic: 15%
Asian/pacific islander: 3%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 6%

Degrees offered

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping - Associate, Certificate
    Architecture and Related Services
  • Interior Architecture - Associate
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting and Related Services, Other - Certificate
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate, Certificate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate
  • Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations - Certificate
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies - Certificate
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary - Associate, Certificate
  • Finance, General - Associate
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General - Associate
  • Management Information Systems and Services, Other - Associate
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Office Management and Supervision - Certificate
  • Operations Management and Supervision - Associate
  • Real Estate - Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications - Certificate
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst - Associate
  • Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other - Associate
    Construction Trades
  • Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other - Certificate
  • Carpentry/Carpenter - Certificate
  • Construction Trades, Other - Certificate
  • Electrician - Certificate
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber - Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD - Certificate
  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General - Associate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other - Associate
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD - Certificate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant - Associate, Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Certificate
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Dietitian Assistant - Associate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate, Certificate
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage - Certificate
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist - Associate
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant - Associate
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Certificate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Certificate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General - Certificate
  • Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist - Certificate
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist - Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant - Certificate
  • Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking - Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Corrections - Certificate
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration - Associate
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science - Certificate
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Fire Protection, Other - Certificate
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting - Certificate
  • Fire Services Administration - Certificate
  • Forensic Science and Technology - Associate, Certificate
    Transportation and Materials Moving
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew - Associate
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations - Associate
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation - Certificate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production - Associate, Certificate
  • Commercial and Advertising Art - Associate, Certificate
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other - Associate


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