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Palo Verde College

Public Blythe, CA · Rural · Far West · 73% data reported · Agent Insights
24%
Graduation Rate
$36,389
Earnings (10yr)
$18,993
Net Price
3,381
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Overview

Palo Verde College serves a small student body of 3,381, providing a focused educational environment. With a graduation rate of 24%, students can expect challenges but also opportunities for growth and learning in their chosen fields.

Data from Chetty/Opportunity Insights is not available for Palo Verde College, making it difficult to assess long-term outcomes and economic mobility for graduates. However, the college’s offerings in high-demand areas like Health Professions and Business & Marketing suggest a commitment to aligning education with workforce needs.

Students looking at Palo Verde College should consider the financial aspects. The net price is $18,993, and while median debt data isn’t provided, graduates earn an average of $36,389 within ten years of completing their education. This school is likely to appeal to individuals seeking a community-focused atmosphere and practical programs that lead to jobs in essential sectors.

How Palo Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation24%Earnings 10yr$36KNet Price$19KRetention52%Pell Grant Rate12%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$19K$0-30K$20K$30-48K$19K$48-75K

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,288
In-State Tuition
$12,880
Out-of-State
$18,993
Avg Net Price
12%
Pell Grant Rate
0%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

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

Graduate Outcomes

$30,602
6 Years After Entry
$34,716
8 Years
$36,389
10 Years
34%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$30,602 6yr $34,716 8yr $36,389 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.88
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.6%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 52%
Full-Time Faculty 41%
Faculty Salary (mo) $11,127
Diversity Index 0.69
First-Gen Students 64%

Top Programs

Humanities 27%
Health Professions 27%
Business & Marketing 10%
Precision Production 3%
Psychology 3%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 3%
Criminal Justice 3%
Social Sciences 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Rural
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
68%
White
25%
Hispanic
48%
Black
12%
Asian
4%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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