Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Located in Pensacola, Florida, Pensacola State College is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 7,538 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,739 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 39.2%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $7,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.9x. The average net price after financial aid is $3,957 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Business Administration & Management, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,739
Graduation Rate
39.2%
Median Debt
$7,500
Average Net Price
$3,957
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.64x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.9x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
7,538
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,361
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,460
Pell Grant Rate
38.9%
Federal Loan Rate
8.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,533
Income $30K–$48K
$10,286
Income $48K–$75K
$10,678
Income $110K+
$11,594
Student Demographics
Women
63.0%
White
55.6%
Black
21.7%
Hispanic
10.0%
Asian
2.6%
Two or More Races
7.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
49.9%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program (Accredited)
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (58)
Bachelor (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $53,197 | 143 |
| Registered Nursing | $83,371 | 50 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 46 |
Associate (23)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,919 | 881 |
| Registered Nursing | $75,376 | 198 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 36 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $62,672 | 31 |
| Dental Support Services | $59,104 | 24 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $55,748 | 15 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 10 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 9 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Business Administration & Management | $43,901 | 8 |
| Accounting | $38,284 | 7 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 5 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $29,523 | 162 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 73 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 63 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 59 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 32 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 28 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 22 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 21 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 21 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 20 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 14 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 13 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 11 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 9 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Machinist | $47,078 | 9 |
| Sustainability Studies | Not reported | 8 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 6 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 3 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer Programming | Associate | 2 |
| Teacher Education | Associate | 2 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Florida
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Architecture Programs
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Florida
- Most Affordable Colleges in Florida
- Best ROI Colleges in Florida
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Florida
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