Palm Beach Atlantic University
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How strong are the academics at Palm Beach Atlantic University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

9:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
48%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Palm Beach Atlantic has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
94
10-19
191
20-29
151
30-39
47
40-49
17
50-99
12
100+
1

Honors Programs

Palm Beach Atlantic University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Palm Beach Atlantic's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Palm Beach Atlantic University:

67%
First-year retention rate
48%
4-year grad rate
58%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $40,000. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$40,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Palm Beach Atlantic University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
6.6
22.68
38.76
54.84
70.92
87

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 36
  • Business Administration and Management, General 33
  • Finance, General 15
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 10
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 8
  • Accounting 8
  • Accounting and Finance 0
  • Organizational Leadership 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 7
  • Sports Communication 4
  • Public Relations/Image Management 3
  • Journalism 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 4
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 10
  • Art Teacher Education 2
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Community Services 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 87
History
  • History, General 4
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Pre-Law Studies 6
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 11
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy, Politics, and Economics 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 16
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 8
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, Other 9
  • Chemistry, General 0
  • Forensic Chemistry 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 45
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Social Sciences, General 0
  • Economics, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 14
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 9
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 6
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 6
  • Graphic Design 6
  • Music, Other 4
  • Music, General 4
  • Dance, General 4
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Voice and Opera 2
  • Digital Arts 0
  • Keyboard Instruments 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 0

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