Is Palm Beach Atlantic University worth it?
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in West Palm Beach, Florida (midsize city). It awarded 704 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, registered nursing and mental health counseling.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,993
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,983
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,232
Average net price
$28,354
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
704
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
2,603
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $43,029 | $54,393 | 87 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $70,586 | $76,008 | 85 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Doctoral | $110,574 | $132,063 | 64 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $35,403 | $51,530 | 52 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $57,694 | $72,925 | 51 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $96,790 | $116,095 | 37 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $46,970 | $59,081 | 31 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $39,743 | $53,668 | 26 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $39,151 | N/A | 23 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,991 | $56,258 | 23 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Bachelor's | $28,383 | $53,398 | 22 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $54,488 | $59,954 | 21 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | $47,847 | N/A |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 65 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 53 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 47 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Organizational Leadership | Master's | 38 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 26 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 19 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 17 |
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Sources: federal figures for Palm Beach Atlantic University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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