Public community college in Palm Beach County, Florida, founded in 1933, offering over 160 associate, bachelor's, certificate and continuing education programmes across five campuses.
Palm Beach State College is a public community college serving Palm Beach County, Florida. Founded in 1933, when it opened with 41 students, it now enrols more than 40,000 students a year across five campuses and has operated for over 90 years. Its stated mission is to inspire hope, advance skills and create pathways to economic mobility.
The college offers more than 160 academic programmes, spanning associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, career-focused certificates and continuing education. Its certificate and continuing education offerings are designed around the evolving needs of students and employers in the region, with a stated emphasis on workforce development and community partnerships.
The institution describes its teaching environment in terms of dedicated faculty with real-world expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive student support services. Its stated values centre on accessibility and high-quality education in the higher education, workforce development and continuing education sectors.
