Polk State College

Polk State College is a public four-year institution located in Winter Haven, Florida, within a small city setting. The college enrolls 11,417 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 25.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 34% (IPEDS 2023).

Polk State College offers a diverse array of career and technical programs. Aviation and aerospace programs include Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, and Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology (associate). Healthcare programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Additional offerings include Network and System Administration/Administrator and Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. Programs are available at certificate (1-to-2 year), certificate (2-to-4 year), and associate degree levels.

Located in Winter Haven in Florida's Polk County, the college serves a growing central Florida region. Its combination of aviation, allied health, and information technology programs positions it as a comprehensive workforce training institution for the greater Tampa Bay-Orlando corridor.