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
  • 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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    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
    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
 
 
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
 200720062005
Default Rate (%)10.2%7.5%7.9%
Number in Default1069083
Number in Repayment1,0301,1891,049
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2008-092007-082006-07
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$1,820$1,614$1,596
In-State Tuition and Fees$1,820$1,614$1,596
Out of State Tuition and Fees$6,500$6,538$5,700
Books and Supplies$1,500$1,200$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,000$9,000$8,000
Other Expenses$3,000$3,000$2,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,500$3,000$2,300
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$3,320$2,814$2,596
In-State$3,320$2,814$2,596
Out of State$8,000$7,738$6,700
Off Campus
In-District$15,320$14,814$13,096
In-State$15,320$14,814$13,096
Out of State$20,000$19,738$17,200
Off Campus with Family
In-District$5,820$5,314$4,896
In-State$5,820$5,314$4,896
Out of State$10,500$10,238$9,000
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociate
Agriculture Operations
PBCC Landscaping and Groundskeeping Degree265
 
Architecture
PBCC Interior Architecture Degree-11
 
Business and Marketing Studies
PBCC Accounting, Other Degree1-
PBCC Banking and Financial Support Degree--
PBCC Bookkeeping Degree311
PBCC Business Administration Degree133
PBCC Business and Personal Financial Services Marketing Operations Degree140-
PBCC Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary Degree113
PBCC Finance Degree--
PBCC Hospitality Administration and Management Degree-11
PBCC Management Information Systems Degree--
PBCC Management Information Systems and Services, Other Degree11
PBCC Marketing Degree--
PBCC Office Management Degree1-
PBCC Operations Management and Supervision Degree-5
PBCC Real Estate Degree64-
PBCC Entrepreneurial Studies Degree8-
 
Communications and Journalism
PBCC Communication and Journalism, Other Degree--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
PBCC Computer Programming, Specific Applications Degree1-
PBCC Computer Systems Analysis Degree-2
PBCC Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other Degree1120
 
Construction Trades
PBCC Building and Construction Finishing, Management and Inspection, Other Degree1-
PBCC Carpentry Degree1-
PBCC Construction Trades, Other Degree--
PBCC Electrician Degree26-
PBCC Pipefitting and Sprinkler Fitter Degree--
PBCC Plumbing Technology Degree--
PBCC Masonry Degree--
 
Education
PBCC Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other Degree31
 
Engineering Technology
PBCC Architectural Drafting Cad Degree--
PBCC Architectural Engineering Technology Degree2-
PBCC Construction Engineering Technology Degree8-
PBCC Drafting and Design Degree-1
PBCC Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology Degree--
PBCC Environmental Control Technologies, Other Degree-5
PBCC Computer Systems Technology Degree6-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
PBCC Child Care Degree--
PBCC Child Care Provider Degree6320
 
Health and Clinical Professions
PBCC Dental Assistant Degree13-
PBCC Dental Hygiene Degree-17
PBCC Dietitian Assistant Degree--
PBCC Emergency Medical Technology Degree28832
PBCC Licensed Practical Nurse Degree29-
PBCC Massage Therapy Degree24-
PBCC Medical Administration Degree--
PBCC Medical Radiologic Technology Degree124
PBCC Nursing Degree-220
PBCC Nursing, Other Degree--
PBCC Respiratory Care Therapy Degree-22
PBCC Surgical Technology Degree9-
PBCC Ultrasound Technology Degree13-
PBCC Medical Records Technology Degree7-
PBCC Medical Assistant Degree3-
PBCC Mental Health Technician Degree66
 
Legal Professions and Studies
PBCC Paralegal Degree-34
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
PBCC Liberal Arts Degree-2,046
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
PBCC Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology Degree9-
PBCC Diesel Mechanics Degree5-
PBCC Heating and Air Conditioning Degree16-
PBCC Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology Degree--
PBCC Auto Mechanics Technology Degree13-
 
Personal and Culinary Services
PBCC Cosmetology Degree41-
PBCC Facial Treatment Specialist Degree56-
PBCC Nail Technician Degree11-
 
Precision Production
PBCC Machine Shop Technology Degree4-
PBCC Sheet Metal Technology Degree--
PBCC Welding Technology Degree4-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
PBCC Public Administration Degree--
 
Science Technology
PBCC Biology Technician, Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Degree--
 
Security and Protective Services
PBCC Corrections Degree44-
PBCC Fire Protection and Safety Technology Degree17
PBCC Fire Protection, Other Degree--
PBCC Fire Services Administration Degree4-
PBCC Forensic Science Degree2918
PBCC Law Enforcement Administration Degree-4
PBCC Police Science Degree83-
PBCC Fire-Fighting Degree107-
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
PBCC Airline Pilot and Flight Crew Degree-6
PBCC Aviation and Airway Management Degree-1
PBCC Truck and Bus Driver Degree31-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
PBCC Cinematography and Film Degree63
PBCC Commercial and Advertising Art Degree47
PBCC Visual and Performing Arts, Other Degree--
 
 
    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 Employees2,6689751,693
Faculty Status1,3872591,128
Tenured Faculty200200-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,3682401,128
Primarily Instruction1,3682401,128
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3333-
Other Professionals609279330
Technical and/or Paraprofessional658423235
Clerical And Secretarial340203137
Skilled Crafts30264
Service and/or Maintenance1539261
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,480 (240)$59,464 (101)$54,311 (139)
Professor$67,963 (28)$66,717 (20)$71,077 (8)
Associate Professor$60,244 (19)$62,330 (11)$57,374 (8)
Assistant Professor$56,670 (28)$60,604 (8)$55,096 (20)
Instructor$54,065 (165)$56,469 (62)$52,619 (103)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,480 (240)$59,464 (101)$54,311 (139)
Professor$67,963 (28)$66,717 (20)$71,077 (8)
Associate Professor$60,244 (19)$62,330 (11)$57,374 (8)
Assistant Professor$56,670 (28)$60,604 (8)$55,096 (20)
Instructor$54,065 (165)$56,469 (62)$52,619 (103)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$351,162$133,825$217,337
Ratio (%)100%38%62%
 
Participants
All Athletes873948
Unduplicated Athletes873948
Baseball2525-
Basketball281414
Softball19-19
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$55,464$26,695
Assistant Coaches-$3,000$3,000
 
Coaches
All Coaches1578
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    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
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related-1
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Robbery-1
Burglary1-
Vehicle Theft81
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