BOMPolk State College
Polk State College is a public university in Winter Haven, Florida. One of 40 public universities in Florida.
At a glance
- Type
- Public university
- Location
- Winter Haven, Florida 33881
- Website
- polk.edu
Regional context
Polk State College is a public university located in Winter Haven, Florida. It is one of 40 institutions of this type in the state. The campus serves as a central point for higher education within the region.
The surrounding area contains 891 nearby companies within 25 miles of the campus. Nearby educational facilities include UR Beauty & Barber Academy-At True Family Barber Academy, located four miles away, and Ridge Technical College, situated five miles from the campus. Ruben's Five Star Academy lies eight miles distant, while Traviss Technical College is located 11 miles away. These institutions are positioned in proximity to the college without any formal partnership designation.
What Polk State College teaches
| Field | Credentials awarded | Completions (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts, general studies & humanities | Associate | 984 |
| Health professions | CertificatesAssociateBachelor's | 280 |
| Business, management & marketing | CertificatesAssociateBachelor's | 273 |
| Homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting | CertificatesAssociateBachelor's | 170 |
| Education | CertificatesBachelor's | 65 |
| Transportation & materials moving Industrial base | CertificatesAssociateBachelor's | 49 |
| Family & consumer sciences | CertificatesAssociate | 48 |
| Engineering technologies & technicians Industrial base | CertificatesAssociate | 45 |
| Computer & information sciences | CertificatesAssociate | 32 |
| Communications technologies | Certificates | 17 |
| Mechanic & repair technologies Industrial base | Associate | 2 |
| Communication & journalism | Certificates | 1 |
Who hires from these programs
86 of the 895 companies mapped within 25 miles of Winter Haven, Florida align with fields taught here. Moderate demand
| Field | Employers within 25 mi | Hiring sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering technology | 47 | Engineering services, machinery, electronics, aerospace |
| Transportation & CDL | 34 | Trucking, transportation support, warehousing |
| CAD/CAM & drafting | 33 | Engineering services, machinery and aerospace manufacturing |
| Automotive & diesel | 30 | Vehicle repair, motor vehicle parts, trucking fleets, parts distribution |
The supplier base around this campus
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792 companies mapped within 25 miles of Winter Haven, FL. Nearest include:
- SINERGIA PRO LLCLake Alfred, FL · 4.2 mi away
- THE AGRICULTURAL AND LABOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC.Lake Alfred, FL · 4.2 mi away
- WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLCWinter Haven, FL · 4.4 mi away
- AVETS TRANSPORTATION, LLCWinter Haven, FL · 4.4 mi away
- CO SERVICES LLCEagle Lake, FL · 4.6 mi away
- 7 STAR INDUSTRIES LLCEagle Lake, FL · 4.6 mi away
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