Florida Career College-West Palm Beach
Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is a Private, 2-4 years school located in West Palm Beach, FL. It offers 9 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2024 tuition and fees is $21,500. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 32 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $21,500 | - | 32 Hours | 9 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $21,500 | - | 33 Hours | 9 Months | $14,851 |
| 3 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $21,500 | - | 35 Hours | 9 Months | $16,730 |
| 5 | Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | $21,500 | - | 36 Hours | 9 Months | $16,903 |
| 6 | Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | $21,500 | - | 32 Hours | 9 Months | $16,627 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 597 students attended Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 14 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 13 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 46 (full-time) and 14 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is 52% and transfer-out rate is 1%. The retention rate is 53% at the school.
| Student Population | 597 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Number of Faculty | 27 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is $21,500
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
92% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,062 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $21,500 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $13,090 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $11,611 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,062 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Florida Career College-West Palm Beach offers 7 career programs for 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 440 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years Certificate | 7 | 0 | 440 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 440 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 440 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 33 completers |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | ✕ | 33 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 152 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 152 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 233 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 62 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | ✕ | 32 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 122 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 17 |
| Business | ✕ | 22 completers |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✕ | 22 |
| Total | 440 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 597 students have enrolled into Florida Career College-West Palm Beach. By gender, 247 male and 350 female students are attending the school.
There are 30 White (5.03%), 217 Black/African American (36.35%), 96 Hispanic (16.08%), 2 Asian (0.34%), and 348 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 597 | 247 | 350 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 217 | 88 | 129 |
| Hispanic | 96 | 33 | 63 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Two More | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Un-Known | 233 | 103 | 130 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 6058 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL
- 561-282-5441
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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