Palomar College, CA
Public
2-Year • Very Large
Associate's College • Transfer and Vocational • Largely Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Palomar College Rankings
Affordability96
Retention25
Graduation1
Earnings11
Diversity73
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Palomar College
-
Bachelor’s
45%
Associate’s
55%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences<1%
Business, Management, Marketing8%
Communication, Journalism1%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Construction Trades2%
Education1%
Engineering<1%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature<1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs16%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities30%
Library Science1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies6%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Precision Production3%
Psychology2%
Social Sciences13%
Transportation and Materials Moving<1%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Palomar College
-
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Palomar College
$1K
In-State Tuition
$9K
Out-of-State Tuition
$11K
Average Total Cost
$4K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $3K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $4K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $7K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $9K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $10K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Palomar College
1%
Receive Federal Loans
$4K
Median Federal Debt
34%
Repayment Rate
-
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 67% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 2% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | <1% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $4K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $4K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $4K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $4K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $4K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $11K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $6K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $2K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 30% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 34% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 36% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 41% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Palomar College
70%
Retention Rate
12%
Transfer Rate
29%
Withdrawal Rate
29%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 11% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 29% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 37% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 43% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 29% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 32% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23% | 51% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 66% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 30% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 35% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Palomar College
78%
Employment Rate
$24K
Median Salary
$13K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 78% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 79% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 79% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 76% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 78% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $13K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $24K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $24K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $29K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $34K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Palomar College
21,162
Undergraduates
38%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 37% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 57% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 25% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Palomar College, CA
University of Saint Katherine
1 miles, W
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
1 miles, S
California College San Diego
2 miles, SE