C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

39/100 · earnings-weighted

Pensacola State College

4-Year Public

📍 Pensacola, Florida 32504

🌐 www.pensacolastate.edu/

Pensacola State College — tuition $1,871 in-state, $7,483 out-of-state

Outcomes

C+

56/100

Affordability

82/100

Resources

53/100

Experience

54/100

Prestige

32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,518

Total Enrollment

42%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

23.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$3,436

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Pensacola State College ▼

34% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$272,183

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,451

1-Year Change

+3.0%

See full rental market data for 32504 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Pensacola State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,739

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$32,495

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$7,500

Median debt at graduation

36.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

38.9%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 37th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Pensacola State College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$77,185	$83,371	-6%	#592 of 966	#465	$8,062
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$43,704	$53,197	-22%	#1019 of 1176	#958	$7,250
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	$52,764	—	—	—	—	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Pensacola State College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $272,183
Avg rent near campus: $1,451/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32505 (7.8% cap, Pensacola)

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🏆 Where Pensacola State College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

of 15 schools

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

of 42 schools

#11

Computer Graphics

of 32 schools

#19

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

of 100 schools

#25

Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other

of 100 schools

#27

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

of 98 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,871	$7,483

Financial Aid

79%

Receive Any Aid

50%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$3,436

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$1,650
$30,001 - $48,000	$6,874
$48,001 - $75,000	$8,754
$75,001 - $110,000	$9,629
$110,001+	$5,924

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 831 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 222 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 126 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 120 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 88 grads/yr Computer Graphics 68 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 65 grads/yr Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 64 grads/yr Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 61 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 55 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 55 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 48 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 33 grads/yr Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 31 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 30 grads/yr Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 28 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 28 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 26 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 24 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 23 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Pensacola State College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Information security analysts

$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Database administrators

$105k/yr 78,000 jobs

Student Demographics

8,518

Total Students

64%

Women

49%

Traditional Age (18-24)

34%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%

Hispanic 9%

Black 17%

Asian 3%

Two or More 7%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 34%

With Family 66%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,930 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 46%

Hybrid (Some Online) 27%

Fully Online 26%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 49%

25-64 (Adult) 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pensacola State College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Pensacola State College?

Tuition at Pensacola State College is $1,871 for in-state students and $7,483 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $3,436.

What is the graduation rate at Pensacola State College?

The graduation rate at Pensacola State College is 42%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Pensacola State College a good school?

Pensacola State College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Pensacola State College?

Pensacola State College has a total enrollment of 8,518 students.

Is there rental demand near Pensacola State College?

Yes! Approximately 34% of students at Pensacola State College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,930 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Pensacola area.

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