Pensacola State College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Pensacola State College at a glance

• 7,538

  students enrolled

• 2,184

  degrees and certificates a year

• 36%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $3,957

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,871 in state, $7,483 out of state

• $32,495

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $36,739

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  79% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Pensacola State College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Escambia County, where the college is.

• 199

  open professional jobs

• 23

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Escambia County

  2026-08 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $65,715

  median household income

  Escambia County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (9 open), finance (23 open), sales (26 open), operations (26 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (9 open).

Hiring most: Baptist Health Care (19), Navy Federal Credit Union (16), State of Florida (11), Danaher (10), Govcio (5), Penair Credit Union (5), Builders FirstSource (4), Covenant Health and Community Services (3).

What they hire for: Operations (26), Sales (26), Engineering (24), Finance (23), Legal (16), Clinical (9). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Escarosa.

• CareerSource EscarosaCentury · Mon-Thurs; 8am-4pm
• CareerSource EscarosaPensacola · 850-607-8700 · Mon-Fri Mon-Fri 8 AM – 4 PM

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee · 7,582 students
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Common questions

How big is Pensacola State College?

Pensacola State College enrolls about 7,538 students and is a public 4-year institution in Pensacola, Florida. It awards about 2,184 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Pensacola State College?

36% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Pensacola State College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,495 six years after entry and $36,739 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Pensacola State College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Pensacola State College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Pensacola State College?

199 open professional jobs are listed in Escambia County, 23 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Baptist Health Care has the most openings.