Colleges Near West Palm Beach, Florida
Looking for information about the best colleges and universities serving West Palm Beach? Here's your guide to the top schools offering degrees to students in the area, including institutions located within 20 miles of West Palm Beach, Florida.
There are at least 11 colleges serving the area, including 4 private colleges and universities, 0 public colleges and universities, and 1 community college offering 2-year degrees.
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West Palm Beach, Florida Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near West Palm Beach, Florida have been declining
over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 5,799 doctorates at colleges and universities near West Palm Beach. That was a decrease of
4% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
2018:6014
2019:6865
2020:6583
2021:6828
2022:5799
Estimate derived from 2022 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded
in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their
needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and
doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Part Time: 3,056
Full Time: 1,388
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
1,820
Associate: 94
Bachelor's: 1,011
Master's: 676
Doctoral: 39
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees Near West Palm Beach, Florida
There are at least 4 schools offering degrees near West Palm Beach, Florida, and 4
are four-year private colleges or universities where about 7,077 undergraduate students were enrolled.
In 2022, a total of 2,736 degrees were completed at
private colleges and universities, including 2,252 that were offered online.
Source Details
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,577
Accredited
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral
programs in the West Palm Beach, Florida area.
Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University.
In 2022, 1,011 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
94 associate degrees, 676 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Part Time: 3,056
Full Time: 1,388
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
1,820
Associate: 94
Bachelor's: 1,011
Master's: 676
Doctoral: 39
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate64Bachelor's631Master's402Doctoral21
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate18Bachelor's89Master's24Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate3Bachelor's26Master's0Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate5Bachelor's107Master's101Doctoral15
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate4Bachelor's54Master's11Doctoral0
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's28Doctoral0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's16Master's0Doctoral0
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's34Doctoral0
Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's17Master's0Doctoral0
Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's19Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's18Doctoral3
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's49Master's58Doctoral0
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$35,900
Accredited
Yes
Palm Beach Atlantic University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and some
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
In 2022, 448 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 193 master's degrees, and 86 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,274
Part Time: 141
Full Time: 2,133
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
727
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 448
Master's: 193
Doctoral: 86
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Degree Availability
40%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's117Master's66Doctoral0
Theology and Religious VocationsAssociate0Bachelor's38Master's5Doctoral1
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's4Doctoral0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's26Master's0Doctoral0
Legal Professions and StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0
English Language and Literature/LettersAssociate0Bachelor's12Master's0Doctoral0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's8Master's0Doctoral0
HistoryAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's0Doctoral0
Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's29Master's0Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's22Master's0Doctoral0
Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's9Master's0Doctoral0
Physical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's6Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's26Master's24Doctoral0
Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's25Master's0Doctoral0
Mathematics and StatisticsAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's49Master's3Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's53Master's88Doctoral85
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate0Bachelor's18Master's0Doctoral0
Philosophy and Religious StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's3Doctoral0
Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
N/A
Accredited
Yes
Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and no
programs completed were offered online.
Master's degrees are the most popular at Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary.
In 2022, 24 master's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
24
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 24
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Theology and Religious VocationsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's17Doctoral0
Philosophy and Religious StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's7Doctoral0
South University-West Palm Beach
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$16,560
Accredited
Yes
South University-West Palm Beach is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and most
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at South University-West Palm Beach.
In 2022, 105 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
19 associate degrees, 41 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
359
Part Time: 92
Full Time: 267
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
165
Associate: 19
Bachelor's: 105
Master's: 41
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Degree Availability
87%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate19Bachelor's98Master's40Doctoral0
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's1Doctoral0
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's0Doctoral0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0
Affordable Colleges Near West Palm Beach, Florida
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near West Palm Beach, Florida? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average
tuition at West Palm Beach-area's 4-year
nonprofit schools is $22,739. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit
schools near West Palm Beach is $16,560, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
Accredited
Colleges Serving West Palm Beach, Florida
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your
education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews
to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in West Palm Beach, Florida is institutionally accredited? View a list of
institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving West Palm Beach, Florida here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Colleges Serving West Palm Beach, Florida
- Franklin University
- Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary
Accredited Community Colleges Serving West Palm Beach, Florida
Accredited For-Profit Colleges Serving West Palm Beach, Florida
- South University-West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, Florida Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in West Palm Beach? What's the West Palm Beach, Florida job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2022, there were about 1,045,407 jobs in the West Palm Beach, Florida area. From 2021-2022, job growth in West Palm Beach was above the national average, at 4.7%. There were 140,022 job openings in the area. In terms of earnings, workers in West Palm Beach do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $20.75.
% of Change (21-22)
+4.7%
National Avg: +3.7%
Median Earnings
$20.75/hr
National Avg: $19.46/hr
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