Palo Verde College

Palo Verde College is a public community college located in Blythe, CA. It offers 42 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,288 for California residents and $12,880 for out-of-state students at Palo Verde College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($9,880) of public community colleges in California.

It has 4,639 students that are lower than the average population (5,191 students) of community colleges in California. In addition, 2,346 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $30,300.

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Academic Overview

Palo Verde College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Blythe, California. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $1,288 for California residents and $12,880 for other students on average. It offers 42 degree programs through 7 Certificate, 15 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $30,300.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	One College Drive, Blythe, CA
Phone	760-921-5500
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$1,288 Out-of-State$12,880
Student Population »	4,639 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	30%
Transfer-out Rate	12%
Retention Rate	59% (Full-time) 44% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$1,737
Students to Faculty	24:1 (4.17%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$30,300

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,288 for California residents and $12,880 for out-of-state students at Palo Verde College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($9,880) over public community colleges in California.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Palo Verde College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	California Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$1,288	$12,880
Books & Supplies	$2,178
Off-Campus Living Costs	$23,859
Average Financial Aid	$1,737
Cost of Attendance	$27,325	$38,917
After Financial Aid	$25,588	$37,180
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$30,300

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	California Residents	Out-of-State Students
Palo Verde College	$1,288	$12,880
Public Community Colleges in California	$1,615	$9,880
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Palo Verde College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 7 Certificate, 15 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	7	15	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Humanities/Humanistic Studies	NOT OFFERED	173 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biological and Physical Sciences	NOT OFFERED	38 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	55 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Psychology

what is Psychology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Psychology	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Social Sciences

what is Social Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Sociology	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Building Construction Technology	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

History

what is History program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
History	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,639 students at Palo Verde College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,641 male students and 511 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	4,152	530	3,622
Male Students	3,641	397	3,244
Female Students	511	133	378

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Palo Verde College, there are 4,639 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,627 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,346 students are enrolled exclusively and 281 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	4,639
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	2,346
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	281
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	2,012

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