Accounting at Palm Beach State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, consider the program at Palm Beach State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Palm Beach State College is located in Lake Worth, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 accounting degrees were granted at Palm Beach State College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Palm Beach State College
Online coursework is an option at Palm Beach State College. Among 25,916 students, 10,964 (42%) studied exclusively online and 7,206 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Palm Beach State College
Use these rankings to compare Palm Beach State College’s Accounting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #7 of 42 |
| Best Value | Florida | #16 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 265 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 265 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #213 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #259 of 1,141 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Accounting graduates at Palm Beach State College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Accounting graduates at Palm Beach State College are 75% women (12) and 25% men (4).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Palm Beach State College
Of the 10 associate’s accounting graduates at Palm Beach State College, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Palm Beach State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Palm Beach State College, above the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Palm Beach State College
This Accounting program at Palm Beach State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at Palm Beach State College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,666 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Financial Managers | $75,665 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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