Palo Verde College

Public certificate school in Blythe, CA that costs an average of $23,756 a year after financial aid and graduates 83% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$23,756
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
83%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,518

PublicRural (distant)3,381 undergraduates

Cost of Palo Verde College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$26,768
Tuition and fees, in-state$1,288
Books and supplies$2,178
Average net price after aid$23,756

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$23,421
$30,001–48,000$26,768

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Palo Verde College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate83%
First-year retention52%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$36,023
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$42,518
Rank in California (earnings)105th of 224 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants5.6%
Students with federal loans0%

Majors and programs at Palo Verde College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (22)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Agricultural Business and Management———
American Sign Language3——
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection5——
Business Administration, Management and Operations17——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services34——
Business/Commerce———
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions16——
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other21——
Computer and Information Sciences3——
Criminal Justice and Corrections4——
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications3——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations19——
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services1——
Fire Protection5——
Graphic Communications26——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services46——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions265——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants37——
Precision Metal Working80——
Special Education and Teaching2——
Teaching Assistants/Aides1——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians36——

Associate's degree programs (19)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Biological and Physical Sciences75——
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection4——
Business Administration, Management and Operations53——
Communication and Media Studies2——
Computer and Information Sciences4——
Criminal Justice and Corrections18——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians———
Fire Protection2——
History19——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services17——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities340——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other63——
Precision Metal Working1——
Psychology35——
Sociology28——
Special Education and Teaching7——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness1——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians1——

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Reedley CollegeReedley$6,055—$42,903
Cuesta CollegeSan Luis Obispo$5,891—$53,127
West Los Angeles CollegeCulver City$5,238—$45,826
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About Palo Verde College

TypePublic certificate school
LocationBlythe, CA
SettingRural (distant)
Undergraduates3,381
Student-to-faculty ratio22 to 1
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Websitepaloverde.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Palo Verde College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $26,768 a year (tuition and fees: $1,288). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,756 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $23,421.

How much do Palo Verde College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $42,518 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 105th of 224 similar colleges in California.

What is Palo Verde College's graduation rate?

83% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 52% of first-year students return for a second year.