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Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL · Private Nonprofit · General
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private nonprofit institution in West Palm Beach, FL. With a 88% admission rate and 1,210 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,427 students, offers 10 programs with earnings data, and has a 58% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
88%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,210
Enrollment
2,427
Completion Rate
58%
Cost of Attendance
$55,576
In-State Tuition
$37,990
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,990
Programs
10
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 10 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($56K)
Showing 10 of 10 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,586 | $71,540 | $55,576 | 1.3x | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,970 | $56,237 | $55,576 | 0.8x | |
| 3 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,743 | — | $55,576 | 0.7x | |
| 4 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,151 | $50,693 | $55,576 | 0.7x | |
| 5 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,403 | $48,631 | $55,576 | 0.6x | |
| 6 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,991 | $41,291 | $55,576 | 0.5x | |
| 7 | Theological and Ministerial StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,383 | $41,607 | $55,576 | 0.5x | |
| 8 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $39,619 | $55,576 | — | |
| 9 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $48,663 | $55,576 | — | |
| 10 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $53,943 | $55,576 | — |