Florida Career College-West Palm Beach

www.floridacareercollege.edu

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2022 Average Net Price

$34,044

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

597

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

52.7%

293 Graduates

About

Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach were HVAC Maintenance (152 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (122 degrees), and Dental Assisting (62 degrees).

In 2022, 443 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach. 53.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (107 degrees), 1.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (97 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 5790 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,044.

In 2022, 92% of undergraduate students attending Florida Career College-West Palm Beach received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$34,044

2022 Value

1.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Florida Career College-West Palm Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,044. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Florida Career College-West Palm Beach grew by 1.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of Florida Career College-West Palm Beach (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 3.16% with respect to 2021, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 5790 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Florida Career College-West Palm Beach had a total enrollment of 597 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is 597 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.3% Black or African American, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.03% White, 2.85% Two or More Races, 0.335% Asian, and 0.335% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (21.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (14.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 597 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is 597 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was 53%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
217 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
96 enrolled students
White
30 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is 36.3% Black or African American, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.03% White, 2.85% Two or More Races, 0.335% Asian, and 0.335% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 33 more women than men received degrees from Florida Career College-West Palm Beach. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is black or african american (107 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (97 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is HVAC Maintenance (152 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (122 degrees) and Dental Assisting (62 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (152 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (33 degrees), and Health (233 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Registered nurses (1,482,782 people), Accountants & auditors (1,051,071 people), Other managers (836,921 people), Software developers (694,451 people), and Financial managers (506,883 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in 2022 are Mechanical Technologies (152 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (33 degrees), Health (233 degrees), Business (22 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Mechanical Technologies (152 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (33 degrees), Health (233 degrees), Business (22 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,832,679 people), Computer Systems Design (1,082,615 people), Elementary & secondary schools (723,356 people), Banking & related activities (542,612 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (529,544 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Florida Career College-West Palm Beach.

Most Common (2022)

HVAC Maintenance
152 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
122 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
62 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was HVAC Maintenance with 152 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

205

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

238

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach, which is 0.861 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (238).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in HVAC Maintenance, which is 49.7 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 110 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in Medical Assistant, which is 9.17 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 20% of students graduating from Florida Career College-West Palm Beach completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
107 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
97 degrees awarded
White
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is black or african american (107 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (97 degrees).

48.1% of degree recipients (213 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
67 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
51 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is black or african american female (67 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (51 degrees).

Operations

Florida Career College-West Palm Beach employs 12 No academic ranks. Most academics at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Female No academic rank (7), and Male No academic rank (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are: Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.93M

2022 Salaries

25.2%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Florida Career College-West Palm Beach paid a median of $2.93M in salaries, a 25.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.54% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.56% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$693k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Florida Career College-West Palm Beach paid a total of $693k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $446k (66.8%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was No academic rank with 12 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach were Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was Female No academic rank with 7 employees, and Male No academic rank with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach.

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