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Palm Beach State College Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Palm Beach State College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Palm Beach State College graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $29,200 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $36,000. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $54,100 , followed by Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at $52,200 , and Criminal Justice and Corrections at $49,800 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Palm Beach State College graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Palm Beach State College graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136358.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026