by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Polk State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #8 out of 73 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Polk State highly for health professions, ranked #529 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 529 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Florida | 14 of 105 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 60 of 662 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in health professions at Polk State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Associate’s | 187 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 38 |
| Certificate | 32 |
The health professions area of study at Polk State includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Polk State College conferred 70 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Polk State is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 66 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Polk State report a median salary of $65,132 a year. This is above $43,410, the median for all majors at Polk State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Polk State, health professions students accumulate a median of $17,916 in student loans. This is higher than $14,731, the typical median for all majors at Polk State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,483 | $7,947 |
| Fees | $707 | $1,871 |
Learn more about Polk State tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Polk State are White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Polk State College handed out 187 associate’s degrees in health professions.
Polk State ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 12% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Polk State are White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Polk State College awarded 38 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
Polk State is not yet ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Polk State were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Polk State College handed out 32 certificate degrees in health professions.
Polk State is not yet ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 41% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of health professions certificate degree graduates at Polk State were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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