Is Polk State College worth it?
Polk State College is a public, four-year institution in Winter Haven, Florida (small city). It awarded 1,854 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences; registered nursing; and business administration, management and operations.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,888
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,180
Median earnings 10 years after
$40,624
Average net price
$9,427
Completion rate
35%
Completions (2024)
1,854
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
7,180
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $27,184 | $43,940 | 305 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,921 | $52,404 | 282 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $81,004 | $94,269 | 111 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $53,333 | $58,912 | 83 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $69,158 | $79,660 | 77 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $40,808 | $55,634 | 61 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $34,429 | $53,932 | 58 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $58,088 | $69,815 | 56 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $48,210 | N/A | 41 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $35,095 | $44,127 | 37 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $60,894 | $75,539 | 35 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $38,868 | $54,431 | 24 |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's | $50,499 | N/A | 16 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 794 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Bachelor's | 192 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 138 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 132 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Corrections | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 57 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Associate | 32 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 27 |
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Sources: federal figures for Polk State College. 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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