Pensacola State College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Florida residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 7,538 students.
About This School
Pensacola State College is a public institution located in Pensacola, Florida with approximately 7,538 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,957 per year. The graduation rate is 36%, and the typical graduate earns $32,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Pensacola State College (PSC) is a public college in Pensacola, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System. Originally established as Pensacola Junior College in 1948, the college underwent a name change in July 2010 to reflect its expanded academic offerings to include both associate and bachelor degrees.
The numbers tell a genuinely compelling story on cost — at just $2,254/year after aid and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree in Florida. That said, the 42% graduation rate is worth taking seriously, meaning less than half of students who start here finish, so it's worth asking what support systems are in place to keep you on track. Worth considering if you're budget-conscious and focused on an associate degree or a practical bachelor's program, but come in with a clear plan and use every advising resource available.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Pensacola State College graduates earn most above the national rate in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services ($55,748 vs $42,269 nationally), and most below it in Accounting and Related Services ($38,284 vs $47,660).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 881 | $40,919 | $44,125 | −$3,206 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 198 | $75,376 | $80,813 | −$5,437 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 31 | $62,672 | $65,389 | −$2,717 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 24 | $59,104 | $61,982 | −$2,878 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 15 | $55,748 | $42,269 | +$13,479 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | $43,901 | $48,733 | −$4,832 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 7 | $38,284 | $47,660 | −$9,376 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,538 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pensacola State College cost?
The average net price at Pensacola State College is about $3,957 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Pensacola State College?
Pensacola State College has a graduation rate of 36%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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