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Blythe, California 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 nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.
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 4,214 enrolled students (as of 2005). 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
Admissions Phone: (760) 921-5500
Financial Aid Phone: (760) 921-5500
http://www.paloverde.edu
Palo Verde College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 88 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 73 | EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, home health aide |
| Business And Management | 21 | business management, accounting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | information technology |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | child development |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | substance abuse counseling |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Construction Trades | 0 | construction |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | hazardous materials tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | automobile mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Palo Verde College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 111 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 83 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 8 |
In 2005, Palo Verde College had a total enrollment of 4,214 students (2,132 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 23% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 91% |
| State unknown | 9% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Blythe, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (760) 921-5500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 728 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Palo Verde College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 125900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (760) 921-5500
Palo Verde College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $63,681 | 16 | $61,706 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $63,681 | 16 | $61,706 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
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 3% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Liberal Arts
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