You would borrow a median $7,081 — about $81 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $41,923 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 3 years of the salary premium.
Think hard. On these numbers the salary premium struggles to clear what students borrow.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Palm Beach State College yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $7,081 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Palm Beach State College takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $2,403 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Leo University Florida | F | $25,278 | $48,364 | 2.9 yrs |
| Broward College Florida | F | $7,500 | $41,939 | 3.1 yrs |
| Florida Southwestern State College Florida | D | $8,000 | $43,421 | 2.1 yrs |
| New College of Florida Florida | D | $17,375 | $48,082 | 2 yrs |
| Stetson University Florida | D | $23,250 | $51,642 | 1.9 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.