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Palomar College is in a small city, in San Marcos, California. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Palomar College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include media and liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Palomar College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Palomar College are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 25,146 students (13,743 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Palomar College.
Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.
More complete details are provided below.
Palomar College
1140 W. Mission
San Marcos, CA 92069-1487
General Phone: (760) 744-1150
http://WWW.PALOMAR.EDU
Palomar College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 899 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, social services, library assistant, minority and gender studies, sign language translation, speech and rhetoric, economics, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 88 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Business And Management | 87 | accounting, business management, business, international business, retail, sales, electronic commerce |
| Construction Trades | 73 | electrician, building inspector, apparel and textile marketing, power transmission, masonry, carpentry |
| Media | 68 | digital communications, desktop publishing and imaging, radio and television, graphic communications, animation and special effects, advertising, journalism |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 63 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Engineering Technician | 61 | drafting, water quality and recycling tech, surveying tech, quality control tech, architectural drafting, electrical drafting, HVAC tech, electromechanical tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 48 | computer repair, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, diesel mechanics, industrial electronics tech, autobody repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | system administration, computer graphics, information technology, computer programming, webmastering, computer networking, web design |
| Family And Social Work | 40 | child development, public administration, food and nutrition, foodservice management, family and consumer science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 36 | dental assistant, medical assistant |
| Office And Administration | 33 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Law | 27 | legal assistant, legal studies, legal secretary |
| Production Trades | 24 | welding, cabinetmaking, sheet metal tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 19 | commercial photography, film studies, commercial art, drawing |
| Design | 18 | interior design, fashion design, design and visual communication, graphic design |
| Science | 18 | biological and physical sciences, biology, geology, astronomy, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 11 | real estate |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | parks and recreation studies, parks and recreation management, health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | dance, various performing arts, drama, theatre design |
| Engineering | 5 | archeology, engineering |
| Transportation | 4 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 1 | metal and jewelry, sculpture, ceramics |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | culinary arts |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Palomar College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,183 | 95 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 290 | 50 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 246 | 50 |
In 2005, Palomar College had a total enrollment of 25,146 students (13,743 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 92% |
| State unknown | 8% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Marcos, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 764 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,956 |
| Books and supplies | $ 990 |
Financial Aid:
Palomar College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 126000)
Palomar College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 113 | 82 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 30 | 48 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
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 | 8 | $73,872 | 17 | $77,239 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $73,872 | 17 | $77,239 |
*: 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 | 135 | $70,816 | 114 | $68,867 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 135 | $70,816 | 114 | $68,867 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Sculpture
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Advertising
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
Drawing
Film/Cinema Studies
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Palomar College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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