Colleges & Universities in Palm Beach County
The exceptional quality of training and education at the colleges and universities in Palm Beach County and South Florida results in high-quality, employment-focused workforce training; progressive professional education; and opportunities for enrichment designed to meet the changing needs of a diverse community. There are more than a dozen institutions of higher learning offering everything from technical certifications to doctorate degrees, as well as dozens of vocational and technical institutions.
Education in the Palm Beaches
College Rankings
Explore Palm Beach County, Florida's top tier educational options.
Florida Atlantic University
- Top National University – U.S. News & World Report
- Top 50 for Graduates with the Least Debt – U.S. News & World Report
- Winner of the 2024 American Council on Education (ACE)/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Florida Atlantic University
- Top National University – U.S. News & World Report
- Top 50 for Graduates with the Least Debt – U.S. News & World Report
- Winner of the 2024 American Council on Education (ACE)/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Keiser University
- #1 for Social Mobility Nationwide by U.S. News and World Report 2023
- #57 out of 1,306 for Safest Campus in the United States in Niche 2024 Best Colleges
- Currently the KU Seahawks are the #1 winningest college team in any collegiate athletic division, which includes NAIA or NCAA Division I,II,III
Lynn University
- Ranked No. 1 for “Most International Students” among Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked No. 5 for “Least Student Debt Load at Graduation” among Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report
- Recognized for diversity, food and athletics based on key statistics and first-hand experiences by Niche.com
Nova Southeastern University
- Top-ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report
- Top ranked in Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report
- NSU has won 12 NCAA DII National Championships
Palm Beach State College
- Among America’s Top Online Colleges in Newsweek
- The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security have named Palm Beach State College a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through 2027
- Designated a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) since 2015.
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