by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Polk State degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Polk State measures up.
Polk State is ranked #527 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within Florida, it ranks #32 of 132 for value.
Among the majors Polk State offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology | #3 of 51 |
| Air Transportation | #7 of 74 |
| Business Administration / Management | #28 of 266 |
| Interior Design Management | #28 of 266 |
| Elementary Education | #30 of 681 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | #43 of 789 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #47 of 425 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #51 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #51 of 638 |
| Education | #56 of 960 |
Read the full Polk State value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Polk State College is ranked #35 out of #140 in Florida for quality and #32 out of #132 for Florida value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Polk State financial aid page to be sure.
Polk State College is ranked #527 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Polk State College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Polk State costs about $10,773. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $43,094 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,167 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,427 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,773 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $43,094 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Polk State net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Polk State degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $52,668 | — | — |
| All Students | $43,094 | #527 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $37,708 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $52,668 | — | — |
| All Students | $43,094 | #32 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $37,708 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Polk State shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,439 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,826 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,302 |
| $75K–$110K | $8,377 |
About 64% of Polk State undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $2,472 per year. Get more details on the Polk State financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Polk State net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.