Cost of Polk State
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $10,771 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,694 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,817 |
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| Books and supplies | $2,698 |
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| Average net price after aid | $7,232 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $6,825 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,927 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,234 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $8,782 |
| $110,001+ | $10,420 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Polk State's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Polk State
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 141 | $84,637 | $10,000 |
| Air Transportation | 51 | $51,653 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 391 | $49,699 | $13,549 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 67 | $48,277 | $10,152 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 79 | $41,312 | $17,409 |
Certificate programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 287 | $57,879 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 38 | $37,650 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 12 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 2 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 69 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 62 | — | — |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | 22 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 13 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 13 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 38 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 30 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 55 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 9 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (19)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 232 | $75,110 | $10,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 102 | $65,159 | $8,111 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 61 | $50,329 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 25 | $45,235 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 59 | $38,377 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,778 | $29,583 | $9,359 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 22 | $28,150 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 37 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 24 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 14 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 5 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Florida
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota | Bradenton | $5,913 | — | $45,866 |
| Pasco-Hernando State College | New Port Richey | $4,278 | — | $44,395 |
| Pensacola State College | Pensacola | $7,933 | — | $41,050 |
| Daytona State College | Daytona Beach | $4,419 | — | $41,756 |
| Eastern Florida State College | Melbourne | $4,092 | — | $42,223 |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | Fort Myers | $4,782 | — | $48,404 |
| Tallahassee State College | Tallahassee | $7,008 | — | $43,089 |
| Santa Fe College | Gainesville | $11,289 | — | $46,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Polk State cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $10,771 a year (tuition and fees: $2,694 in-state, $9,817 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,232 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,825.
How much do Polk State graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,710 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 24th of 45 similar colleges in Florida. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($84,637 a year after graduation).
What is Polk State's graduation rate?
33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.