Locations
Courses and programs are offered at College campuses in Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee Groves and Palm Beach Gardens. Each campus offers general education courses; however, certain programs may not be available at all campuses. View detailed campus maps at www.pbsc.edu/Campuses.
Belle Glade
Serving residents of the western communities of Palm Beach County, the Belle Glade campus opened in 1972. The permanent facility was built in 1977 and occupied in January 1978. With the support and guidance of local education, community and civic leaders and organizations, the campus has expanded its footprint and general education offerings, occupational training, student support services, and community outreach to meet the diverse educational needs of the area.
The Belle Glade campus offers the Associate in Arts degree for transfer to four-year institutions as well as an Associate in Science degree in Nursing, various career and technical programs and continuing education courses. High-skills career programs are housed at the sustainably built 33,982-square-foot Technical Education Center and prepare students for immediate employment in fields such as welding, diesel repair and service, engineering technology, and cosmetology, barbering, nails technician and facials specialty. The Patient Care Assistant program prepares students for in-demand nursing assistant and home health aide certifications. The 467-seat Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center at Belle Glade presents a variety of entertainment and cultural performances and is available for rental by individuals and organizations.
Boca Raton
Palm Beach State College serves the greater south Palm Beach County area from its campus in Boca Raton, conveniently located adjacent to Florida Atlantic University. Many students take advantage of the close partnership between the two institutions, transferring into FAU baccalaureate programs after completing their associate degrees at PBSC. In addition, all Palm Beach State students enjoy full-use privileges at the FAU library.
The Boca Raton campus provides students with innovative, flexible classrooms and laboratories with virtual technology tools. Known for addressing the learning needs of the entire local community, the campus offers classes for those seeking a college degree as well as those interested in job training, upgrading of skills and in receiving industry certifications. Extensive courses in architecture and photography are offered as well as programs in business, computer science and cybersecurity, engineering technology and massage therapy.
Lake Worth
Constructed in 1955, Lake Worth is the College's largest and longest-established campus. Bordered by Lake Osborne and John Prince Park, the 114-acre campus is Palm Beach County's primary provider of workforce training and education, offering a wide range of career pathways in health care, business, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, engineering technology, public safety, and industrial and technical trades. Students can begin and complete their education with a bachelor’s degree in their pathway of choice at the Lake Worth campus.
The campus serves the richly diverse population of the greater Lake Worth area and is home to the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College and the Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler Equity Institute. Outstanding campus features include the spacious Watson B. Duncan III Theatre, which functions as a performing arts instructional facility and presents world-class cultural and entertainment events and visiting artists for the public. The campus also houses the Public Safety Training Center, the largest facility of its kind in Palm Beach County. Industrial programs, such as machining, welding and automotive technology, are signature components at this campus. The Panthers intercollegiate athletic teams play and practice at this campus.
Loxahatchee Groves
Palm Beach State College’s newest campus in Loxahatchee Groves opened its doors in 2017. Named in honor of former PBSC president Dr. Dennis P. Gallon, the 75-acre campus provides increased access and convenience for residents of central-western Palm Beach County.
Today, the campus offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, certificate programs, dual enrollment for high school students, and credit and noncredit courses and workshops. With a focus on health science, business and computer science programs, the campus has cutting-edge facilities, including laboratories with virtual reality learning technology and an Anatomage Table, the highly advanced 3D anatomy visualization and virtual dissection system for anatomy and physiology education. In 2020, the campus established the Frank DiMino Center for Medical Innovation, which is enabling the campus to expand its training programs in high-demand health care fields. An integral part of the center will be the Dental and Medical Services Technology building, set to open in 2025. The four-story, 83,500-square-foot ultramodern structure will house a fully equipped and functioning dental clinic, surgical suite, and physical therapy lab for workforce education. The campus also features the Julie and John Kime Library Resource Center and an exquisite 230-seat lecture hall, which has become a popular venue for hosting community educational programs, events and meetings.
Palm Beach Gardens
The Palm Beach Gardens campus opened in 1982 as a permanent, full-time facility and in 1990 was named the Edward M. Eissey Campus in recognition of the College’s third president, who had presided over its opening. Today, the campus offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, certificate programs, and credit and noncredit courses and workshops. The campus sits on 123 acres in a lush, natural Florida setting that features many native plants, including a cypress preserve. The Myrna Rubenstein Pavilion at the center of campus features an ecological pond and waterfall. The pavilion and adjacent amphitheater serve as a gathering place for student activities and events.
The campus's Bioscience Technology Complex features an expanded science curriculum and programs in engineering and electrical power technology. The Center for Innovation in Health Sciences houses the ophthalmic medical technology and diagnostic medical sonography programs, and radiography and respiratory care degrees are also offered at the associate and bachelor’s level. The campus has a 50,000-square-foot Library Learning Resource Center, modern multimedia classrooms and laboratories, a horticultural nursery, Panthers basketball court, and community athletic fields. A cultural hub for northern Palm Beach County, the Helen M. Salzberg Center for Visual Arts provides opportunities for students and local artists to share and advance their work, and the 750-seat Eissey Campus Theatre presents community educational programs as well as entertainment for all ages. The campus is also home to the SoFi Center, a 1,500-seat interactive arena that will house TGL, the high-tech golf league developed by TMRW Sports in conjunction with the PGA Tour.