Degree Programs Overview
Polk State College offers 62 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's programs.
A total of 1,941 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at Polk State. 271 students completed certificate programs and 1,293 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Polk State. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
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| Total | Men | Women |
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| Associate's | 28 | NOT OFFERED | 1,293 | 454 | 839 |
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| Bachelor's | 6 | NOT OFFERED | 377 | 116 | 261 |
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| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | NOT OFFERED | 32 | 8 | 24 |
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| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 20 | NOT OFFERED | 209 | 124 | 85 |
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| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 6 | NOT OFFERED | 30 | 12 | 18 |
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Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Polk State College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
The Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program has the highest salary ($68,291) after graduation and the Criminal Justice and Corrections program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $40,565 average salary.
Bachelor Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt |
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| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing |
$68,291 | $5,691 | $14,022 | $149 |
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| Criminal Justice and Corrections |
$40,565 | $3,380 | $12,998 | $138 |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations |
$39,777 | $3,315 | $16,561 | $176 |
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Associate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt |
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| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing |
$52,096 | $4,341 | $9,750 | $103 |
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| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services |
$49,605 | $4,134 | $13,000 | $138 |
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| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions |
$40,265 | $3,355 | $10,750 | $114 |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities |
$29,385 | $2,449 | $6,599 | $70 |
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| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services |
$17,510 | $1,459 | - | - |
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Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Polk State College.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 984 and the Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) Bachelor program has the second most completers of 199 students.
Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 10 | - | 10 |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 7 | 7 | - |
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| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 7 | - | 7 |
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| Engineering Technology | 5 | 4 | 1 |
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| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 1 | 1 | - |
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Popular Associate Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 984 | 338 | 646 |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 100 | 17 | 83 |
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| Business Administration and Management | 28 | 8 | 20 |
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| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 27 | 14 | 13 |
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| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 16 | 3 | 13 |
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| Child Care and Support Services Management | 15 | - | 15 |
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| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 14 | 11 | 3 |
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| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 13 | 3 | 10 |
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| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 12 | - | 12 |
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| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | 11 | 4 | 7 |
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Popular Bachelor Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 199 | 66 | 133 |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 71 | 9 | 62 |
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| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 47 | 16 | 31 |
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| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 | 1 | 30 |
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| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | 26 | 24 | 2 |
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| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | - | 3 |
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Popular 12-Week Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Education (other) | 31 | 7 | 24 |
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| Corrections | 1 | 1 | - |
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Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 68 | 56 | 12 |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 23 | 14 | 9 |
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| Corrections | 23 | 16 | 7 |
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| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 23 | - | 23 |
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| Business Administration and Management | 21 | 5 | 16 |
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| Communications Technology/Technician | 17 | 10 | 7 |
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| Engineering Technology | 17 | 14 | 3 |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 | 6 | 2 |
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| Small Business Administration/Management | 7 | 1 | 6 |
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| Transportation/Mobility Management | 7 | 6 | 1 |
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Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Communications Technology/Technician | 17 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Information Technology | 5 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Computer Programming/Programmer | NOT OFFERED |
9 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | NOT OFFERED |
9 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Network and System Administration/Administrator | NOT OFFERED |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
31 |
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| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
3 |
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| Education (other) | 31 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Engineering Technology | 17 |
9 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 6 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Child Care and Support Services Management | NOT OFFERED |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 23 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED |
984 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Corrections | 23 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | NOT OFFERED |
27 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
47 |
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| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 68 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
26 |
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| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | NOT OFFERED |
14 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 2 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Digital Arts | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 7 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Occupational Therapist Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
13 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED |
11 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 23 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | NOT OFFERED |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED |
12 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED |
16 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
100 |
71 |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 7 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
13 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED |
11 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 23 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | NOT OFFERED |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED |
12 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED |
16 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
100 |
71 |
|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 21 |
28 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Office Management and Supervision | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Operations Management and Supervision | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Transportation/Mobility Management | 7 |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
199 |
|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 3 |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Small Business Administration/Management | 7 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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