Palm Beach Atlantic University's published cost of attendance is $53,827. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $25,570, middle-income families pay around $25,619, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,786.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $53,827 |
| Tuition and Fees | $40,650 |
| Room and Board | $13,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,186 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$25,473 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $28,354 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $25,570 |
| $30–48k | $25,312 |
| $48–75k | $25,619 |
| $75–110k | $26,244 |
| $110k+ | $32,786 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University's published cost of attendance is $53,827. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $25,570, middle-income families pay around $25,619, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,786. Azimuth ranks Palm Beach Atlantic University #1047 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,324; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,983, median federal debt of $22,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $254 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Palm Beach Atlantic University earn median 4-year earnings of $54,983, placing Palm Beach Atlantic University in the 24.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,510 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Palm Beach Atlantic University in the 27.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Palm Beach Atlantic University #1165 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Palm Beach Atlantic University's concentration in business and professional fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 49 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $51,530, delivering 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 47 students earning $76,008, while Business Administration with 37 graduates earns $59,081. Biology, General rounds out the top programs with 25 graduates earning $56,258. This program mix—anchored in Business—supports solid early-career outcomes and positions graduates for stable career pathways in fields with consistent employer demand.
