Founded in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, Palm Beach State has grown from three classrooms and 41 students to five campuses and over 49,000 students. By expanding its mission and programs through the years, PBSC has become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County and the fourth largest (based on FTE) of the 28 colleges in the Florida College System. With over 130 programs of study, PBSC offers learning options for all including associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, professional certificates, career training, and corporate and continuing education.