Palm Beach Community College, established in 1933, is Florida?s first public community college. More than 21,000 students are enrolled in PBCC?s education programs, which include associate degrees, career and technical education and personal enrichment.  The College ranks 9^th in the nation in the number of associate degrees conferred, according to Community College Week.  PBCC also ranks 15^th nationally in degrees awarded in health professions and related sciences and 28^th in total degrees awarded to minorities.

In addition to its largest campus in Lake Worth, PBCC has locations in Belle Glade, Boca Raton and Palm Beach Gardens.  Classes also are offered in West Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach and Wellington.  Students learn through traditional classroom instruction as well as distance learning through Internet, television and video conferencing.  The College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.