Palo Verde College

Blythe, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting

Located in Blythe, California, Palo Verde College is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 3,381 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,389 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 24.5%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,993 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Mental Health Services, Machinist, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,389
Graduation Rate
24.5%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$18,993
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.96x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
3,381
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
51.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$1,288
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,880
Pell Grant Rate
11.6%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$18,723
Income $30K–$48K
$19,625
Income $48K–$75K
$19,212

Student Demographics

Women
68.1%
White
25.3%
Black
11.6%
Hispanic
47.8%
Asian
3.9%
Two or More Races
4.1%

Accreditations

Programs (30)

Associate (11)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 163
Biological and Physical Sciences Not reported 41
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Not reported 40
Business Administration & Management Not reported 26
Psychology Not reported 13
Sociology Not reported 12
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 10
History Not reported 10
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 5
Building Construction Not reported 4
Special Education Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (11)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Mental Health Services Not reported 111
Machinist Not reported 58
Practical Nursing Not reported 29
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 22
Business Operations Not reported 19
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 15
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other Not reported 12
Graphic Communications Not reported 10
Business Administration & Management Not reported 8
Entrepreneurship Not reported 7
Building Construction Not reported 3
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate 2
Computer & Information Sciences Associate 2
American Sign Language Undergraduate Certificate 2
Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate 2
Clinical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate 2
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Undergraduate Certificate 1
Special Education Undergraduate Certificate 1
Fire Protection Undergraduate Certificate 1

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