PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE (PBSC)

  • 4200 Congress Ave
  • Lake Worth, FL 33461
  • OPEID College Code: 00151200
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  • General Phone: (561) 967-7222
  • President: Dennis P. Gallon
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 28,017
  • College Alias: PBSC, PBCC
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Palm Beach State College (PBSC), located in Lake Worth, Florida, was formerly  called Palm Beach Community College (PBCC). PBSC was the oldest community college in Florida, formerly a two-year institution offering associate's degrees in arts, science, and applied science.  With its name change and expansion, the school continues to offer associate's degrees in these areas, as well as technical certificates, and now also offers a four-year bachelor's degree.  Students may choose many programs of study that allow them to transfer their credits to a four-year institution.

 

Palm Beach State College also offers Distance Learning programs, with both credit and non-credit courses available online. The online course goals and objectives for distance learning programs are the same as those offered on campus.

 

History 

Palm Beach State College was founded in 1933 as Palm Beach Junior College.  It initially had 41 students enrolled, and it was housed in a building adjacent to Palm Beach High School.  Palm Beach State College's main campus west of Lake Worth opened in 1955. The Belle Glade campus opened in 1978, and the Palm Beach Gardens campus opened in 1980.  The opening of the Boca Raton campus followed in 1983. The college's name was changed in 1988 to Palm Beach Community College, as a reflection of its broader scope of programs and services.  Further expansion and development of its educational offerings led to its most recent name change to Palm Beach State College in 2010.

 

Academics

The academic calendar of Palm Beach State College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer "terms."  Within each academic term there are four sessions. Students have the option to attend a full term of 16 weeks, or to enroll in a shorter session of either eight weeks or 12 weeks. 

 

Colleges and Schools

Palm Beach State College is divided into Programs of Study, rather than into colleges and schools.  Palm Beach State College's Programs of Study include:

 

  • General Education
  • Bachelor of Applied Science
  • Associate in Arts Degree (University Transfer)
  • Business and Office Management
  • Child Care, Human Services and Teacher Education
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Creative Arts and Communications
  • Health Care
  • Public Safety
  • Science and Environment
  • Trade and Industry

 

Student Life

Each of the four campuses of Palm Beach State College has a Campus of Student Activities Office that provides students with a list of activities that are opportunities for involvement and connecting with other students. There are a variety of student clubs and organizations, many intramural sports activities, as well as academic, community service, and leadership programs, among others.

Student services include a Career Center, Testing Center, Wellness Center, Student Learning Center, Veteran Services Center, and more.

 

Traditions

Palm Beach State College's mascot is the panther, and the school colors are green and gold.

 

Athletics

The Palm Beach State College "Panthers" athletics teams participate in several intercollegiate sports including: 

 

Men's Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball

 

Women's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

 

Satellite Campuses

Palm Beach State College has four campuses in and around the Lake Worth, Florida area: 

  • Belle Glade Campus
  • Boca Raton Campus
  • Lake Worth Campus
  • Palm Beach Gardens Campus 

 

Community Life

Palm Beach State College has several arts and entertainment facilities on its campuses that are open to the general community. It has three theatres located on three of its campuses: Belle Glade (Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center), Lake Worth (Duncan Theatre), and Palm Beach Gardens (Eissey Campus Theatre).  These theatres are open to students and community members and offer a full calendar of performances year round.

On Palm Beach State College's Lake Worth campus is the Jan and Gary Dario Gallery, "dedicated to promoting artistic excellence within the visual arts in the Palm Beach area." The gallery holds and annual national painting, drawing and printmaking competition that features local and national artists and is judged by museum directors and curators from the local community.

 
    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
  • Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees
  • 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
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving8%36%20%11%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,356$3,692$2,822$2,114
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)10.5%10.2%7.5%
Number in Default10510690
Number in Repayment9951,0301,189
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$1,990$1,820$1,614
In-State Tuition and Fees$1,990$1,820$1,614
Out of State Tuition and Fees$7,195$6,500$6,538
Books and Supplies$1,750$1,500$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,000$9,000$9,000
Other Expenses$3,000$3,000$3,000
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,500$3,000$2,500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$3,740$3,320$2,814
In-State$3,740$3,320$2,814
Out of State$8,945$8,000$7,738
Off Campus
In-District$15,740$15,320$14,814
In-State$15,740$15,320$14,814
Out of State$20,945$20,000$19,738
Off Campus with Family
In-District$6,240$5,820$5,314
In-State$6,240$5,820$5,314
Out of State$11,445$10,500$10,238
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agriculture Operations
Agriculture---
Landscaping and Groundskeeping225-
 
Architecture
Interior Architecture-17-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting, Other2--
Banking and Financial Support---
Bookkeeping-5-
Business Administration5127-
Business and Personal Financial Services Marketing Operations162--
Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary72-
Finance---
Hospitality Administration and Management-11-
Hotel Administration23--
Management Information Systems7--
Management Information Systems and Services, Other11-
Marketing1--
Office Management---
Operations Management and Supervision-7-
Real Estate61--
Entrepreneurial Studies28--
 
Communication Technology
Radio and Television Broadcasting---
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication and Journalism, Other---
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Programming, Specific Applications---
Computer Systems Analysis-4-
Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other712-
 
Construction Trades
Building and Construction Finishing, Management and Inspection, Other---
Carpentry2--
Construction Trades, Other---
Electrician101--
Pipefitting and Sprinkler Fitter8--
Plumbing Technology5--
Masonry1--
 
Education
Curriculum and Instruction---
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other11-
 
Engineering Technology
Architectural Drafting Cad---
Architectural Engineering Technology5--
Construction Engineering Technology72-
Drafting and Design---
Electrical Drafting and Electrical Cad---
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology---
Environmental Control Technologies, Other-2-
Computer Systems Technology9--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Care119--
Child Care Provider7727-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Dental Assistant---
Dental Hygiene-23-
Emergency Medical Technology36143-
Licensed Practical Nurse20--
Massage Therapy33--
Medical Administration---
Medical Radiologic Technology-31-
Nursing-187-
Nursing, Other30--
Respiratory Care Therapy-15-
Surgical Technology11--
Ultrasound Technician12--
Medical Records Technology16--
Medical Assistant7--
Mental Health Technician87-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Paralegal-29-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts-2,150-
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Auto Mechanics Technology21--
Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology2--
Diesel Mechanics1--
Heating and Air Conditioning65--
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Cosmetology40--
Facial Treatment Specialist53--
Nail Technician4--
 
Precision Production
Machine Shop Technology11--
Sheet Metal Technology1--
Welding Technology11--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration---
 
Science Technology
Biology Technician, Biotechnology Laboratory Technician-2-
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections134--
Fire Protection and Safety Technology-13-
Fire Protection, Other---
Fire Services Administration---
Forensic Science2811-
Law Enforcement Administration-5-
Police Science109--
Security and Loss Prevention Services---
Fire-Fighting93--
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Airline Pilot and Flight Crew-6-
Aviation and Airway Management-2-
Truck and Bus Driver13--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Cinematography and Film33-
Commercial and Advertising Art67-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 28,017
  • Undergraduate: 28,017
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 11,962 Female: 16,055
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 11,962 Female: 16,055
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 10,525 Part-Time: 17,492
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 10,525 Part-Time: 17,492
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien5352%
American Indian1150.4%
Black6,63024%
Asian9713%
Hispanic5,44519%
White13,52448%
Unknown7973%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181,0004%
Ages 18-196,63124%
Ages 20-216,23622%
Ages 22-244,62216%
Ages 25-293,78814%
Ages 30-341,8777%
Ages 35-391,2705%
Ages 40-491,7556%
Ages 50-657903%
Age Over 65470.2%
Age Unknown1-
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,8051,0151,790
Faculty Status1,4472721,175
Tenured Faculty1961933
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,4242501,174
Primarily Instruction1,4242501,174
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3535-
Other Professionals662310352
Technical and/or Paraprofessional684420264
Clerical And Secretarial386220166
Skilled Crafts18162
Service and/or Maintenance1649470
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,491 (250)$57,933 (105)$53,723 (145)
Professor$64,939 (30)$63,959 (22)$67,636 (8)
Associate Professor$58,125 (21)$59,472 (12)$56,329 (9)
Assistant Professor$56,064 (30)$58,399 (10)$54,897 (20)
Instructor$53,416 (168)$55,380 (61)$52,297 (107)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,491 (250)$57,933 (105)$53,723 (145)
Professor$64,939 (30)$63,959 (22)$67,636 (8)
Associate Professor$58,125 (21)$59,472 (12)$56,329 (9)
Assistant Professor$56,064 (30)$58,399 (10)$54,897 (20)
Instructor$53,416 (168)$55,380 (61)$52,297 (107)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$612,499$266,879$345,620
Ratio (%)100%44%56%
 
Participants
All Athletes763541
Unduplicated Athletes763541
Baseball2222-
Basketball251312
Softball17-17
Volleyball12-12
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$24,732$17,936
Assistant Coaches-$3,999$2,600
 
Coaches
All Coaches1789
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 54%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students27%
 
By Gender
Male24%
Female30%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien38%
American Indian-
Black18%
Asian33%
Hispanic26%
White30%
Unknown25%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related-1
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Robbery-1
Burglary1-
Vehicle Theft81
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