Palm Beach Atlantic University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Palm Beach Atlantic University at a glance

• 2,603

  students enrolled

• 696

  degrees and certificates a year

• 55%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $28,354

  average net price a year

  Tuition $36,990

• $42,366

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,232

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Palm Beach Atlantic University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Palm Beach Atlantic University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Palm Beach County, where the college is.

• 697

  open professional jobs

• 94

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  42 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Palm Beach County

  2026-09 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $81,115

  median household income

  Palm Beach County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, psychology, which lead to clinical (15 open), finance (120 open), sales (63 open), operations (85 open), marketing (27 open), human resources (25 open).

Hiring most: Nextera Energy (40), Nextera Energy (28), RTX (19), Compass (15), Florida Power & Light (13), Purpose Brands (13), Florida Power & Light (12), GEO Group (12).

What they hire for: Finance (120), Engineering (107), Operations (85), Sales (63), Legal (44), Data & Analytics (30). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Palm Beach County.

• CareerSource Palm Beach CountyBelle Glade · 561-829-2040 · 8-5 Mon-Thur and Fri 9-5
• CareerSource Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach · 561-340-1060 · 8-5 Mon-Thur and 9-5 on Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Palm Beach Atlantic University?

Palm Beach Atlantic University enrolls about 2,603 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in West Palm Beach, Florida. It awards about 696 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic University?

55% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Palm Beach Atlantic University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,366 six years after entry and $49,232 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Palm Beach Atlantic University offer AI or data science degrees?

Palm Beach Atlantic University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Palm Beach Atlantic University?

697 open professional jobs are listed in Palm Beach County, 94 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Nextera Energy has the most openings.