Design and Applied Arts at Palm Beach State College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Palm Beach State College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Palm Beach State College graduates earn $37k, placing them in the 94th percentile of all design and applied arts associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Design and Applied Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Florida (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach State College | $36,768 | — | — | — |
| Rasmussen University-Florida | $32,246 | — | $28,722 | 0.89 |
| Seminole State College of Florida | $31,347 | — | $10,667 | 0.34 |
| Miami Dade College | $30,466 | — | — | — |
| Full Sail University | $23,719 | — | $34,679 | 1.46 |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | $20,360 | $25,086 | $24,792 | 1.22 |
| National Median | $27,846 | — | $14,454 | 0.52 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala | $15,117 | $32,246 | $28,722 |
| Seminole State College of Florida Sanford | $3,227 | $31,347 | $10,667 |
| Miami Dade College Miami | $2,838 | $30,466 | — |
| Full Sail University Winter Park | $26,417 | $23,719 | $34,679 |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale | $24,136 | $20,360 | $24,792 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Palm Beach State College, approximately 38% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 28 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.