Where Palm Beach State College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all somatic bodywork certificate's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Palm Beach State College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach State College | $24,097 | $31,996 | +33% |
| Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland | $22,426 | $34,649 | +55% |
| Boca Beauty Academy | $22,426 | $34,649 | +55% |
| Marion Technical College | $15,779 | $32,337 | +105% |
| International Academy | $22,564 | $27,416 | +22% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Somatic Bodywork certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (66 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palm Beach State CollegeLake Worth | $3,050 | $24,097 | $31,996 | $10,886* | — |
 Miami Dade CollegeMiami | $2,838 | $28,714 | — | $8,925* | 0.31 |
 Lee Professional InstituteFort Myers | — | $24,586 | — | —* | — |
 Daytona CollegeOrmond Beach | — | $24,286 | $17,719 | $9,048* | 0.37 |
 Cortiva InstituteSt. Petersburg | — | $23,843 | $24,495 | $7,917* | 0.33 |
 Aveda Institute-Fort MyersFort Myers | — | $23,316 | $18,910 | $7,899* | 0.34 |
| National Median | — | $20,079 | — | $8,792* | 0.44 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with somatic bodywork graduates
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.