Palo Alto College

San Antonio, TX · Public · Associate degree-granting

Palo Alto College, based in San Antonio, Texas, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 8,801 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,448 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 33.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $13,393, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.8x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,463 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Teacher Education, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, and Applied Horticulture.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,448
Graduation Rate
33.0%
Median Debt
$13,393
Average Net Price
$4,463
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.2x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.8x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
8,801
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported

Cost

In-State Tuition
$3,412
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,952
Pell Grant Rate
26.6%
Federal Loan Rate
2.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$3,680
Income $30K–$48K
$4,373
Income $48K–$75K
$6,248
Income $110K+
$5,201

Student Demographics

Women
60.3%
White
12.0%
Black
5.9%
Hispanic
77.0%
Asian
1.5%
Two or More Races
2.7%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
35.9%

Accreditations

Programs (21)

Associate (11)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $33,578 1,099
Teacher Education $38,409 81
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 47
Business Administration & Management $44,952 32
Health Services Administration Not reported 25
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Not reported 15
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 14
Applied Horticulture Not reported 12
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians Not reported 7
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 4
Criminal Justice & Corrections $37,343 0

Undergraduate Certificate (8)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management Not reported 133
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 49
Applied Horticulture Not reported 32
Business Operations Not reported 30
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians Not reported 19
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 17
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Not reported 13
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 3
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Food Science & Technology Associate 1
Business Operations Associate 1

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