Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Polk State College is a public institution in Winter Haven, Florida, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 7,180 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,624 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 34.6%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $10,076, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.03x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,427 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,624
Graduation Rate
34.6%
Median Debt
$10,076
Average Net Price
$9,427
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.15x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.03x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
7,180
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,694
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,817
Pell Grant Rate
31.7%
Federal Loan Rate
6.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,446
Income $30K–$48K
$9,203
Income $48K–$75K
$9,502
Income $110K+
$7,464
Student Demographics
Women
61.9%
White
27.3%
Black
11.3%
Hispanic
29.6%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
2.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
35.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (36)
Bachelor (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $52,404 | 199 |
| Registered Nursing | $94,269 | 71 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $55,634 | 47 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 34 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 26 |
Associate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $43,940 | 984 |
| Registered Nursing | $79,660 | 100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $69,815 | 54 |
| Business Administration & Management | $54,431 | 30 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $48,056 | 27 |
| Air Transportation | $83,657 | 21 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $53,932 | 18 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $28,739 | 15 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Software Engineering | $41,443 | 9 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $58,912 | 92 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 33 |
| Education, Other | Not reported | 31 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $75,539 | 30 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 28 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 22 |
| Communications Technology | Not reported | 17 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Health Services Administration | $44,127 | 7 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 7 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Associate | 2 |
| Air Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Florida
- 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 Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in Florida
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Florida
- Most Affordable Colleges in Florida
- Best ROI Colleges in Florida
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