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West Palm Beach Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

West Palm Beach Colleges and Schools

Colleges in West Palm Beach, Florida

There are at least 11 colleges in West Palm Beach, listed and described below. These schools represent 4,839 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,859 full-time students, and a reported 1,589 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than West Palm Beach; see particularly Boca Raton, and Lake Worth colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Florida Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in West Palm Beach.

Featured Colleges in West Palm Beach (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Lincoln Culinary Institute
West Palm Beach, Florida

Turn your passion for cooking into a career. Hands-on courses at Lincoln Culinary Institute help you turn your dreams of becoming a chef into reality.

  • Programs: Cooking And Culinary Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Florida Career College
West Palm Beach, Florida

Multiple campuses in South Florida and Tampa areas for students seeking health care, business or technology training. Many programs prepare students for professional certification.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Keiser University Campus
West Palm Beach, Florida

Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Science, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Doctorate, Master

South University Campus
West Palm Beach, Florida

South University (AU) provides online and campus based classes, which are all rooted in the foundation of excellence the school has been known for since 1899.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master

West Palm Beach Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations
5154 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 201
West Palm Beach, Florida 33417

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse, physical therapist assistant, nursing assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 376 students, 391 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Medical Career Institute of South Florida
1750 45th St.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical records admin.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 205 students, 306 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

The Beauty Institute
2215 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409

  • Programs: cosmetology, barber, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 93 students, 140 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges in West Palm Beach with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Northwood University-Florida Education Center
2600 N Military Trail
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409-2911

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: vehicle parts marketing, business management, marketing, international business, sports and fitness management, hotel management, banking, advertising.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 874 students, 824 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 414 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-500. Math: 410-510.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach
901 S. Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: organizational behavior, pharmacy, counseling psychology, business management, psychology, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, school counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,291 students, 3,198 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,175 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 448-663. Math: 415-645.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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