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Palo Verde College, previously known as Palo Verde Junior College, was established in 1947. The main campus of this community college is located in Blythe, California, and covers 200 acres. Aside from this, the college also operates the Needles campus, which was started in 1998. The college offers enrollment to more than 2,000 students every year.
Palo Verde College, PVC, offers degrees and academic programs in various areas of study. The academic divisions of this college are:
PVC also offers vocational/ certificate programs along with personal enrichment programs in subjects such as computer science, child development, accounting, alcohol drug studies, and business. Online courses are also available for the benefit of remote students. In addition, there is a special Disabled Students Programs & Services that is designed to assist students with physical, psychological, or learning difficulties.
Blythe, CA is home to Palo Verde College. Blythe is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Palo Verde College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in family and social work.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Palo Verde College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 3,831 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Palo Verde College are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Palo Verde College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"COLLEGE MISSION
Palo Verde College is a California community college that provides an exemplary learning environment with high quality educational programs and services. It promotes student success, lifelong learning and community development. Our goal is to create better futures for our students and our communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Palo Verde College
One College Drive
Blythe, CA 92225
General Phone: (760) 921-5500
http://www.paloverde.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 145 | EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, home health aide |
| Liberal Arts | 104 | liberal arts and sciences, geography, interdisciplinary studies, humanities |
| Business and Management | 67 | business management, accounting, business |
| Therapy and Counseling | 55 | substance abuse counseling |
| Family and Social Work | 13 | child development |
| Mechanics and Repair | 10 | automobile mechanics |
| Office and Administration | 6 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 1 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | information technology, web design, system administration |
| Media | 1 | animation and special effects, journalism |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | phlebotomy |
| Science | 0 | biological and physical sciences |
| Construction Trades | 0 | construction |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | hazardous materials tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Palo Verde College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 238 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 140 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 29 | 8 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 20 |
In 2007-2008, Palo Verde College had a total enrollment of 3,831 students (1,283 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 24% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 38 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Blythe, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,068 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
Financial Aid:
Palo Verde College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 125900)
Palo Verde College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $75,633 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $75,633 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 23 | $69,998 | 13 | $69,255 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $69,998 | 13 | $69,255 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Geography
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Palo Verde College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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