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
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
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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