- Professional Golfers Career College, is one of the most unique institutions in the world. PGCC has campuses in Temecula, California, Orlando, Florida, and Hilton Head, South Carolina. PGCC is an accredited golf college that offers a specialized Associate's Degree in Professional Golf Management.
School Highlights
Professional Golfers Career College serves 110 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,000
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 39%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Professional Golfers Career College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
18 staff
294 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Professional Golfers Career College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Professional Golfers Career College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 35% over five years.
Total Enrollment
110 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
110 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
110 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
110 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
13%
% Hispanic
9%
47%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
61%
23%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
11%
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4565%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,700
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $15,000 is less than the state average of $20,392. The private state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,000
$20,392
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
33%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Professional Golfers Career College was founded to provide a broad-based education for skilled golfers who need a professional golf management program before entering the marketplace. The uniqueness of the college is that it combines the skills of golf with a business curriculum. Our graduates are not only golf professionals and general managers of country clubs, but also businessmen with golf-related manufacturing companies. Employers have found our graduates to have the skills necessary to be successful in the very competitive business of golf. Professional Golfers Career College was established'to meet the worldwide need for professionals trained both in the sport of golf and its management. The founders of PGCC set out more than 14 years ago in search of an ideal environment for educating the future leaders in the world of golf. Located in a beautiful valley, Temecula enjoys a classic southern California climate where it rarely rains and almost never snows. This peaceful, but thriving area is home to numerous championship courses, guaranteeing ready access to play at almost any time. Professional Golfers Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award a Specialized Associate's Degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Professional Golfers Career College cost?
Professional Golfers Career College's private state tuition is approximately $15,000.
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