Median Earnings (1yr)
$24,097
82nd percentile (60th in FL)
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Palm Beach State College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Palm Beach State College graduates earn $24k, placing them in the 82th percentile of all somatic bodywork certificate programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Somatic Bodywork certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (66 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Palm Beach State College$24,097$31,996
Miami Dade College$28,714$8,9250.31
Lee Professional Institute$24,586
Daytona College$24,286$17,719$9,0480.37
Cortiva Institute$23,843$24,495$7,9170.33
Aveda Institute-Fort Myers$23,316$18,910$7,8990.34
National Median$20,079$8,7920.44

Other Somatic Bodywork Programs in Florida

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Miami Dade College
Miami
$2,838$28,714$8,925
Lee Professional Institute
Fort Myers
$24,586
Daytona College
Ormond Beach
$24,286$9,048
Cortiva Institute
St. Petersburg
$23,843$7,917
Aveda Institute-Fort Myers
Fort Myers
$23,316$7,899

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 23 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.