Palomar College
San Marcos, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in San Marcos, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Palomar College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 17,712 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,300 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 35.5%. The average net price after financial aid is $5,763 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Social Sciences, and Biological and Physical Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,300
Graduation Rate
35.5%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$5,763
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
7.34x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
17,712
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
70.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,354
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,650
Pell Grant Rate
18.3%
Federal Loan Rate
0.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,268
Income $30K–$48K
$4,786
Income $48K–$75K
$7,710
Income $110K+
$12,642
Student Demographics
Women
51.0%
White
31.8%
Black
3.0%
Hispanic
50.0%
Asian
6.4%
Two or More Races
6.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
34.4%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
Programs (126)
Associate (61)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 318 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 279 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 275 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 211 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 98 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 62 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 60 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 59 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 54 |
| Biology | Not reported | 51 |
| Business | Not reported | 43 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 42 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 38 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 30 |
| Communications | Not reported | 27 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 26 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 25 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 22 |
| History | Not reported | 22 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 21 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 20 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 19 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 18 |
| Education | Not reported | 18 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 15 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 14 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 14 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 12 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 12 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 11 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 10 |
| East Asian Languages | Not reported | 10 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 9 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | Not reported | 7 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Woodworking | Not reported | 7 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not reported | 6 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 6 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
| Economics | Not reported | 5 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Music | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 4 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 4 |
| Geography | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 3 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 3 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (43)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 1,081 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 299 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 280 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 148 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 105 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 65 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 58 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 37 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 31 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 31 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 30 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 28 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | Not reported | 20 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 18 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 17 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 17 |
| Woodworking | Not reported | 16 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 15 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 15 |
| Geography | Not reported | 14 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 13 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 13 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 12 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 12 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 12 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 11 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not reported | 11 |
| Biology | Not reported | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 9 |
| East Asian Languages | Not reported | 8 |
| Germanic Languages | Not reported | 7 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 6 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 5 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 4 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 3 |
| Archeology | Not reported | 3 |
Show 22 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Special Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Germanic Languages | Associate | 2 |
| Archeology | Associate | 2 |
| Building Construction | Associate | 2 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Associate | 1 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Philosophy | Associate | 1 |
| Astronomy | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Chemistry | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 1 |
| Geological Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Dance | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Dance | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Mathematics Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Biology Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Communications Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's History Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
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