How much money do Palm Beach State College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $29,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $36,000 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Palm Beach State College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $54,100 followed by Dental Support Services and Allied Professions paying $52,200 and Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates who have a median starting income of $49,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Palm Beach State College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $54,100 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $52,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $49,800 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor’s Degree) | $49,800 |
| Fire Protection (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $42,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $40,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $36,400 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degree) | $36,400 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $35,700 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,700 |
| Legal Support Services (Associate's Degree) | $33,000 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,800 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $28,700 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $23,900 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $16,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136358 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Palm Beach State College.