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Palm Beach Community College (PBCC)

  • 4200 Congress Ave
  • Lake Worth, FL 33461
  • OPEID College Code: 00151200
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  • General Phone: (561) 967-7222
  • President: Dennis P. Gallon
  • Website: www.pbcc.edu
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 22,881
  • College Alias: PBCC
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • State Approved for Certification
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Higher Part-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
  • Very Large Two-Year
 
 
    Admission Fees N/A
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
  • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving8%30%20%8%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,347$2,563$1,264$1,259
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)7.5%7.9%7.3%
Number in Default908361
Number in Repayment1,1891,049829
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$1,614$2,300$2,100
Out of State Tuition and Fees$6,538$8,500$7,990
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,000$900
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,000$8,000$7,500
Other Expenses$3,000$2,500$2,250
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,000
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$2,814$3,300$3,000
Out of State$7,738$9,500$8,890
Off Campus
In-State$14,814$13,800$12,750
Out of State$19,738$20,000$18,640
Off Campus with Family
In-State$5,314$5,600$5,000
Out of State$10,238$11,800$10,890
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociate
Agriculture Operations
Landscaping and Groundskeeping238
 
Architecture
Interior Architecture-15
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping46
Accounting, Other--
Business Administration and Management-35
Business and Personal Financial Services Marketing Operations45-
Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Studies3-
Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary32
Finance--
Hospitality Administration and Management-9
Management Information Systems--
Management Information Systems and Services, Other--
Marketing and Marketing Management2-
Office Management and Supervision2-
Operations Management and Supervision-1
Real Estate66-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication, Journalism and Related Programs, Other--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Programming, Specific Applications--
Computer Systems Analysis-3
Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other-10
 
Construction Trades
Building and Construction Finishing, Management and Inspection, Other--
Carpentry--
Construction Trades, Other--
Electrician6-
Pipefitting and Sprinkler Fitter--
Plumbing Technology--
Masonry--
 
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other--
 
Engineering Technology
Architectural Drafting Cad2-
Architectural Engineering Technology--
Computer Technology and Computer Systems Technology1-
Construction Engineering Technology25
Drafting and Design Technology-3
Electrical Drafting and Electrical Cad--
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology25
Environmental Control Technologies, Other-4
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Care Provider3735
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Dental Assisting33-
Dental Hygiene-31
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Ultrasound Technology12-
Dietitian Assistant-3
Emergency Medical Technology27745
Licensed Practical Nurse Training28-
Massage Therapy22-
Medical Assistance4-
Medical Radiologic Technology630
Nursing-140
Nursing, Other--
Psychiatric, Mental Health Services Technician412
Respiratory Care Therapy-16
Surgical Technology16-
Medical Records Technology19-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant, Paralegal-35
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-1,851
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology2-
Diesel Mechanics Technology7-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigeration Maintenance Technology2-
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology--
Automotive Mechanics Technology11-
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Cosmetology36-
Facial Treatment Specialist31-
Nail Technician8-
 
Precision Production
Machine Shop Technology1-
Sheet Metal Technology--
Welding Technology8-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration--
 
Science Technology
Biology Technician, Biotechnology Laboratory Technician-1
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections67-
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration-2
Criminal Justice, Police Science24-
Fire Protection and Safety Technology-3
Fire Science, Fire-Fighting126-
Fire Services Administration4-
Forensic Science and Technology2811
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Airline, Commercial, Professional Pilot and Flight Crew-6
Aviation, Airway Management and Operations-1
Truck and Bus Driver, Commercial Vehicle Operation119-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Cinematography and Film, Video Production33
Commercial and Advertising Art-8
Visual and Performing Arts, Other-2
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 22,881
  • Undergraduate: 22,881
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 9,415 Female: 13,466
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 9,415 Female: 13,466
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 8,033 Part-Time: 14,848
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 8,033 Part-Time: 14,848
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien5853%
American Indian760.3%
Black5,09522%
Asian7303%
Hispanic4,12218%
White11,59751%
Unknown6763%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 187393%
Ages 18-195,48124%
Ages 20-215,07822%
Ages 22-244,10018%
Ages 25-292,90113%
Ages 30-341,5007%
Ages 35-391,0625%
Ages 40-491,3596%
Ages 50-655993%
Age Over 65570.2%
Age Uknown50.02%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,3079641,343
Faculty Status1,136255881
Tenured Faculty193193-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,116235881
Primarily Instruction1,116235881
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3232-
Other Professionals541281260
Technical and/or Paraprofessional618416202
Clerical And Secretarial318195123
Skilled Crafts29263
Service and/or Maintenance1419645
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,355 (232)$57,179 (101)$52,178 (131)
Professor$66,457 (28)$65,963 (20)$67,693 (8)
Associate Professor$58,064 (18)$60,427 (10)$55,110 (8)
Assistant Professor$53,800 (29)$57,345 (10)$51,934 (19)
Instructor$51,999 (153)$53,813 (60)$50,829 (93)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,350 (3)- (-)$56,350 (3)
Instructor$56,350 (3)- (-)$56,350 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,250 (235)$57,179 (101)$52,042 (134)
Professor$66,457 (28)$65,963 (20)$67,693 (8)
Associate Professor$58,064 (18)$60,427 (10)$55,110 (8)
Assistant Professor$53,800 (29)$57,345 (10)$51,934 (19)
Instructor$51,886 (156)$53,813 (60)$50,681 (96)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$345,994$143,469$202,525
Ratio (%)100%41%59%
 
Participants
All Athletes814041
Unduplicated Athletes814041
Baseball2525-
Basketball251510
Softball17-17
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$27,189$13,830
Assistant Coaches-$2,000$2,000
 
Coaches
All Coaches1147
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students31%
 
By Gender
Male27%
Female34%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien43%
American Indian20%
Black20%
Asian37%
Hispanic34%
White32%
Unknown30%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related11
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Robbery1-
Vehicle Theft14
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