Palomar College (120971)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2023 Average Net Price

$7,951

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

18,815

32.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.8%

655 Graduates

About

Palomar College (120971) is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Palomar College (120971) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (692 degrees awarded), General Studies (389 degrees), and Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (77 degrees).

In 2023, 4,644 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Palomar College (120971). 48.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,098 degrees), 1.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,616 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Palomar College (120971) is $1,288, which is $−6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Palomar College (120971) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 165 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Palomar College (120971) is $1,288, which is $6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,951.

In 2023, 46% of undergraduate students attending Palomar College (120971) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Palomar College (120971) was $1,288. The cost of tuition at Palomar College (120971) is $−6,965 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Palomar College (120971) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,951

2023 Value

6.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Palomar College (120971) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,951. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Palomar College (120971) grew by 6.19%.

This chart compares the average net price of Palomar College (120971) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$22,338

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Palomar College (120971) was of $22,338 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.731% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.31% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Palomar College (120971) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at Palomar College (120971) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.17% with respect to 2022, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Palomar College (120971) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Palomar College (120971) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 165 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Palomar College (120971) had a total enrollment of 18,815 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Palomar College (120971) is 6,053 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,762. This means that 32.2% of students enrolled at Palomar College (120971) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Palomar College (120971), both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.3% Hispanic or Latino, 32.7% White, 6.12% Asian, 6.05% Two or More Races, 2.96% Black or African American, 0.531% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.441% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Palomar College (120971) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (25%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.5%) and White Male (18.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Palomar College (120971) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,815 students. The full-time enrollment at Palomar College (120971) is 6,053 and the part-time enrollment is 12,762. This means that 32.2% of students enrolled at Palomar College (120971) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Palomar College (120971) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Palomar College (120971) was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Palomar College (120971) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Palomar College (120971) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
9,267 enrolled students
White
6,158 enrolled students
Asian
1,151 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Palomar College (120971) is 49.3% Hispanic or Latino, 32.7% White, 6.12% Asian, 6.05% Two or More Races, 2.96% Black or African American, 0.531% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.441% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 228 students (1.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 136 fewer women than men received degrees from Palomar College (120971). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Palomar College (120971) is hispanic or latino (2,098 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,616 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Palomar College (120971) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (692 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (389 degrees) and Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (77 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Palomar College (120971), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (27 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (103 degrees), and Human Sciences (153 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palomar College (120971) are Elementary & middle school teachers (118,201 people), Other managers (57,486 people), Secondary school teachers (47,591 people), Postsecondary teachers (40,162 people), and Education administrators (37,456 people).

The most specialized majors at Palomar College (120971) in 2023 are Library Science (27 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (103 degrees), Human Sciences (153 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,399 degrees), and Communication Technologies (42 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palomar College (120971) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Palomar College (120971) are Library Science (27 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (103 degrees), Human Sciences (153 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,399 degrees), and Communication Technologies (42 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palomar College (120971) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Palomar College (120971).

Most Common (2023)

General Social Sciences
279 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
275 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
211 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Palomar College (120971) was General Social Sciences with 279 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Palomar College (120971) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,390

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,254

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,390 degrees were awarded to men at Palomar College (120971), which is 1.06 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,254).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Palomar College (120971) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 377 degrees were awarded to men at Palomar College (120971) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.83 times more than the 133 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 516 degrees were awarded to men at Palomar College (120971) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.42 times more than the 363 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from Palomar College (120971) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (62%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Palomar College (120971) is Female and Asian (62% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.07% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,098 degrees awarded
White
1,616 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
328 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Palomar College (120971) is hispanic or latino (2,098 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,616 degrees).

1.57% of degree recipients (73 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,148 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
950 degrees awarded
White Male
933 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Palomar College (120971) is hispanic or latino female (1,148 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (950 degrees).

Operations

Palomar College (120971) has an endowment valued at nearly $20.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.41M (31.8%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Palomar College (120971) had a total salary expenditure of 239M. Palomar College (120971) employs 291 Instructors. Most academics at Palomar College (120971) are Female Instructor (158), and Male Instructor (133).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Palomar College (120971) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 114 employees, Service, with 81 employees, and Management with 61 employees.

Endowment

$20.1M

2023 Endowment

6.16%

growth from 2022

Palomar College (120971) has an endowment valued at about $20.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Palomar College (120971) grew 6.16% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.3M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Palomar College (120971) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$15.5M - Federal
$41.7M - State
$1.34M - Local

As of 2023, Palomar College (120971) received $15.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $41.7M from state grants and contracts, and $1.34M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$101M

2023 Salaries

5.61%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Palomar College (120971) paid a median of $101M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($239M) and a 5.61% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.4% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$38.9M

Instructional Salaries

291

Number of Employees

In 2023, Palomar College (120971) paid a total of $38.9M to 291 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

291 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

114 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Palomar College (120971) was Instructor with 291 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Palomar College (120971) were Office and Administrative Support with 114 employees, Service with 81 employees, and Management with 61 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Palomar College (120971) was Female Instructor with 158 employees, and Male Instructor with 133 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Palomar College (120971).

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