Public · Mostly associate degrees · Small city
Polk State College
Winter Haven, Florida. 7,180 undergraduates.
33%Graduation rate5 pts below the national median for similar colleges (38%)
$7,232Average net price per year27% below the national median for similar colleges ($9,953)
$44,710Median earnings 10 years after startingAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
$10,773Median debt at graduation10% below the national median for similar colleges ($12,000)
Our read
Graduates' median debt ($10,773) equals 24% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($44,710). That is a light load relative to pay.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $2,694 in-state, $9,817 out-of-state.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 38% |
| Return for second year | — | 64% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $39,872 | $40,416 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $44,710 | $45,146 |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,773 | $12,000 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly associate degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
34 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 195 | $57,879 | $66,290 | $12,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 31 | $37,650 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 8 | — | — | — |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 12 | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | 7 | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 8 | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 22 | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 39 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 34 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 132 | $75,110 | $79,062 | $14,455 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 48 | $65,159 | $68,086 | $10,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 32 | $38,377 | $53,457 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 31 | $50,329 | $51,300 | $15,750 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15 | — | $49,293 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 7 | $45,235 | $48,701 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 794 | $29,583 | $46,569 | $9,375 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 7 | $28,150 | $28,707 | — |
| Computer Programming | 12 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 6 | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 5 | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 1 | — | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 16 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 4 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 70 | $84,637 | $94,548 | $24,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 192 | $49,699 | $55,917 | $15,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 32 | $41,312 | $52,029 | $20,846 |
| Air Transportation | 25 | $51,653 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 33 | $48,277 | — | $9,350 |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Polk State College cost per year?
- The average net price at Polk State College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $7,232 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Polk State College graduates earn?
- Former Polk State College students earn a median of $44,710 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Polk State College?
- 33% of Polk State College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Polk State College graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Polk State College is $10,773. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
