Highest earnings after college
Median earnings ten years after starting.
- 1Florida Institute of Technology$43,137
- 2Indian River State College$38,315
- 3Eastern Florida State College$37,195
College & student life
College guide to Palm Bay
Palm Bay college guide: Eastern Florida State College, Indian River State College and more, with rankings, campus events, game days and study spots.
Colleges near Palm Bay
Pick a campus for its live schedule, game days and the best spots nearby.
11 mi awayPublic college · Since 1960Eastern Florida State College10,000–19,999 students$6,440 net price · 52% graduate
45 mi awayPublic college · Since 1959Indian River State College10,000–19,999 students$3,815 net price · 45% graduate
3 mi awayPrivate college · Since 1958Florida Institute of Technology5,000–9,999 students$35,639 net price · 64% graduate
College list from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory (NCES).
Campus in pictures near Palm Bay
Quads, libraries, stadiums and halls at the colleges in this guide. Tap a photo for the college page.
Games and campus events near Palm Bay
The next seven days at every college in this guide, updated daily from their own calendars.
How colleges near Palm Bay compare
Ranked on official College Scorecard figures: what graduates earn, what students pay after aid, and how many finish.
Best value
Median earnings per dollar of the average yearly net price.
- 1Indian River State College10.0× net price
- 2Eastern Florida State College5.8× net price
- 3Florida Institute of Technology1.2× net price
Most affordable
Average yearly net price after grants and scholarships.
- 1Indian River State College$3,815
- 2Eastern Florida State College$6,440
- 3Florida Institute of Technology$35,639
Highest graduation rates
Share of full-time students who finish within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. A college appears in a list only when the Department reports that figure for it; graduation rates compare four-year colleges.
Compare colleges near Palm Bay side by side
Size, cost after aid, graduation and earnings for every college in this guide. Tap a column to sort.
| College | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Florida State CollegePublic college | 11 mi | 10,490 | $6,440 | Open | 52% | $37,195 |
| Indian River State CollegePublic college | 45 mi | 11,822 | $3,815 | Open | 45% | $38,315 |
| Florida Institute of TechnologyPrivate college | 3 mi | 3,404 | $35,639 | 58% | 64% | $43,137 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. A dash means the Department doesn't report that figure for the college.
Coffee and study spots
Local cafés and tea rooms for long afternoons with a laptop.
Tt
Tea tok & poke bowl
Bubble TeaOS
HC
Henry's Cuban Cafe
CubanIP
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BJ
Brown's Jamaican Bakery & Restaurant
Jamaican bakery & restaurantOpen late
Kitchens and bars serving past 10 p.m.
More to do in Palm Bay
Concerts, markets, free events and game days, updated every day.