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Palm Beach Community College
Palm Beach Community College, also known as PBCC, is a community college located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It was the first public junior college in the state of Florida. It was established in the year 1933 as Palm Beach Junior College. The college enrolls more than 45,000 students in over 100 programs of study including associate of arts and associate of science degree programs and short-term certificates.
The main campus of PBCC was created in 1956 and is located in Lake Worth, Florida. It is spread across an area of more than 100 acres. Besides the Lake Worth campus, PBCC also serves students at other locations at Belle Glade (1978), Palm Beach Gardens (1982), and Boca Raton (1983).
Some notable alumni of PBCC are Mark Foley, former U.S. Representative; Deidre Hall, television actress; Judge Reinhold, television and movie actor; and Charles Willeford, American writer.
Campus Location4200 Congress Ave The campus is in a large suburb. |
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 2,576 | 37 |
| < 1 year certificate | 956 | 37 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 231 | 25 |
| 2-4 year degree | 52 | 11 |
Students
Student enrollment was 22,881 in 2007-2008 (16,532 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,820 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid: Palm Beach Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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Schools Similar to Palm Beach Community College
| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broward College | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 31,730 |
| 2 | Hillsborough Community College | Tampa, FL | 22,621 |
| 3 | St Petersburg College | Clearwater, FL | 25,450 |
| 4 | Wayne County Community College District | Detroit, MI | 20,504 |
| 5 | Colin College | Plano, TX | 20,143 |
| 6 | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL | 54,094 |
| 7 | Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ | 32,982 |
| 8 | El Paso Community College | El Paso, TX | 25,023 |
| 9 | Santa Fe College | Gainesville, FL | 14,824 |
| 10 | Brevard Community College | Cocoa, FL | 14,496 |
Faculty
Tenure (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 182 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 58 |
Housing and Meals
On-campus housing is not available.
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Palm Beach Community College Highlights
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts, security and law enforcement, nursing and emergency medicine, transportation, and real estate and construction management.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- Faculty tenure system.
- Library on-campus.
- Study abroad option.
- Distance learning available.
- Weekend study option.
- Part-time classes available.
- Athlete financial aid.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
- Interior Architecture
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Related Services
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Construction Trades
- Electrician
- Mason/Masonry
- Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Public Administration
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
- Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
- Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Protection
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Fire Services Administration
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
Selected Careers of Interest
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- EMT And Paramedics
- Administrative Services Managers
- Advertising Managers
- Correctional Officers And Jailers
- Detectives And Criminal Investigators
- Engineering Managers
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Managers
- Financial Specialists
- General Managers
- Hairdressers And Cosmetologists
- Insurance Underwriters
- Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Loan Officers
- Management Analysts
- Marketing Managers
- Paralegals And Legal Assistants
- Police And Sheriffs Patrol Officers
- Probation Officers
- Registered Nurses
- Sales Managers
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