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Is Palm Beach State College Worth It?

Lake Worth, FL · Large suburb · 21,956 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

Palm Beach State College is a Baccalaureate/Associate's College located in large suburb in Lake Worth, FL. It enrolls approximately 21,956 students. 41% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — mediocre — worth asking why. With $41,923 median earnings and $7,081 median debt, median debt equals about 2 months of gross pay (estimate) — a solid ROI. Only 39% of borrowers are making progress on their loans 3 years after leaving school — a warning sign about post-graduation outcomes.

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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)

Avg Net Price / Year
$9,182
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,081
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,923
4-yr Grad Rate
41%
Tuition (In-State)
$3,050
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$10,910
3-yr Loan Repayment
39%
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