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Winter Haven, FL · Public

Polk State College

About this college

Polk State College is a public institution in Winter Haven, FL. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $9,427 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.

Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $60,894
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $57,694
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $75,780
Est. total cost $18,854 Net price × program length
Median debt $9,750
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.5× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $47,233
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $56,740
Est. total cost $18,854 Net price × program length
Median debt $10,750
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $39,742
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $39,587
Est. total cost $18,854 Net price × program length
Median debt $13,000
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $38,868
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $44,925
Est. total cost $18,854 Net price × program length
Median debt $8,924
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Low Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $35,095
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
2-year degree
Value Rating Poor Value 1.3× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $23,837
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $42,129
Est. total cost $18,854 Net price × program length
Median debt $6,599
Math in school Low
Math on job N/A
Work characteristics Remote potential: Low
2-year degree
Value Rating Poor Value 1.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $21,337
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $30,459
Est. total cost $18,854 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$9,446
$30,001–$48,000$9,203
$48,001–$75,000$9,502
$75,001–$110,000N/A
$110,001+$7,464

How the fit ratings work

Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.

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