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Palo Alto College

San Antonio, TXPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$4,463
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
8.8K
Students
Medium campus body
$33,233
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Palo Alto College is a public institution located in the city setting of San Antonio, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.8K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,952
Earnings 5yr: $43,390
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,409
Earnings 5yr: $44,917
Debt: $9,430
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,343
Earnings 5yr: $37,299
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $33,578
Earnings 5yr: $43,337
Debt: N/A
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $40,550
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $40,256
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $39,867
Debt: N/A
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $39,164
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $33,154
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$4,463
In-State Tuition$3,412
Out-of-State Tuition$9,952
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

27%
Pell Grants
2%
Take Loans
36%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$33,233
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$37,448

Completion Signals

33%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
N/A
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,779
Est. Monthly Payment
$73/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

37%
Men
63%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
64%
Part-Time Share
79%
Avg Family Income
$25,975
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