City Town Info

Palomar College

Palomar College

Palomar College was established in 1946, and is a public college situated in California. The central campus of the college is situated in San Marcos. The college has eight satellite centers. They are situated at:

  • Borrego Springs High School
  • Camp Pendleton
  • Education center, in Escondido
  • Fallbrook High School
  • Mount Carmel High School
  • Poway High School
  • Ramona High School
  • The Pauma Indian Reservation

Academic divisions of the college include:

  • Arts, Media, Business and Computer Systems
  • Career, Technical and Extended Education
  • Languages and Literature
  • Mathematics and The Natural and Health Sciences
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences

The college mascot is the Comet, and the team colors are silver and scarlet. The college has men’s and women’s cross country, water polo, swimming, soccer, tennis, volleyball and basketball teams.

Overview of Palomar College

Palomar College is in a small city, in San Marcos, CA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Palomar College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include media and liberal arts.

Palomar College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as Palomar College offers open admission.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

The school, in 2007, had 27,222 students (14,861 full-time equivalent).

Palomar College Tuition and Affordability

Degree seekers find Palomar College to be more affordable than many of its peers.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Palomar College

Palomar College
1140 W. Mission
San Marcos, CA 92069-1487
http://WWW.PALOMAR.EDU

Palomar College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts974liberal arts and sciences, humanities, social services, library assistant, sign language translation, minority and gender studies, geography courses, speech and rhetoric, ...
Construction Trades168electrician, carpentry, masonry, apparel and textile marketing, building inspector, drywall installation
Security And Law Enforcement122fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, security and loss prevention, forensic science
Science101biological and physical sciences, biology, geology, chemistry, astronomy
Business And Management79accounting, business management, business, international business, sales, small business management, electronic commerce, retail, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine74registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Media70digital communications, animation and special effects, advertising, desktop publishing and imaging, radio and television, journalism, graphic communications, public relations, ...
Computer Science And Engineering67system administration, computer graphics, computer programming, information technology, webmastering, computer support, web design, computer networking, ...
Engineering Technician61water quality and recycling tech, architectural drafting, drafting, quality control tech, HVAC tech, hazardous materials tech, electrical drafting, electromechanical tech
Family And Social Work48child development, public administration, family and consumer science, foodservice management
Production Trades40sheet metal tech, welding, cabinetmaking, upholsterer
Law34legal assistant, legal studies, legal secretary
Medical Support And Technology30dental assistant, medical assistant, optometric tech
Design29interior design, fashion design, design and visual communication, graphic design
Mechanics And Repair27automobile mechanics, computer repair, electrical installation and repair, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech
Photography And Commercial Art25commercial photography, film studies, commercial art, drawing
Office And Administration22data entry, administrative assistant
Therapy And Counseling18psychology, substance abuse counseling
Music11music
Drama And Performing Arts9dance, theatre design, drama, various performing arts
Mathematics8mathematics
Engineering8archeology, engineering
Real Estate And Construction Management7real estate
Transportation5commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy2health and physical education, parks and recreation management, parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management
Art Studies1art studies
Medical Administration1medical secretary
Cooking And Culinary Arts0culinary arts
Fine Arts0sculpture, metal and jewelry, ceramics

Number of programs and degrees for Palomar College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,36998
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years42651
Award of less than 1 academic year24661

Student Body

In 2007, Palomar College had a total enrollment of 27,222 students (14,861 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White54%
Black4%
Hispanic23%
Asian9%
American Indian1%
Unknown7%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1925%
20-2117%
22-2414%
25-2912%
30-346%
35-394%
40-498%
50-646%
65+2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California94%
State unknown6%

Palomar College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time69 %
Part-Time38 %

Palomar College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of San Marcos, 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.

Palomar College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 600
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,164
Books and supplies$ 1,386

Financial Aid:
Palomar College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 126000)

Palomar College Faculty

Palomar College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured10992
Non-tenured, but on tenure track4245

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year11$90,87019$97,400
All faculty totalcalendar year11$90,87019$97,400

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year140$86,678118$83,782
All faculty totalacademic year140$86,678118$83,782

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Palomar College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
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
Drywall Installation/Drywaller
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
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, 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
French Language and Literature
Geography, 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
Broadcast Journalism
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant

MUSIC
Music, General

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
Upholstery/Upholsterer
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
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Loss Prevention Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Palomar College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Palomar College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Palomar College Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Palomar College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Palomar College Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Palomar College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 5%Palomar College % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Palomar College % of degrees in liberal arts
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Palomar College % students 40 years or older
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Palomar College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Palomar College % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Palomar College % of degrees in media
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Palomar College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Palomar College Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

Online Degree Alternatives

Schools Most Similar to Palomar College

Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Palomar College.

Hotels Near Palomar College

San Marcos Hotels Near Palomar College

Career and College Resources on CityTownInfo

Real-World Career Reports

Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.

Career Videos. Professional videos on 800+ jobs, featuring actual employees.

Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!

Career Reference and Data

Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.

Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.

Top Cities for each career. Lists and maps; salaries by city.

Top Industries. Lists of major hiring industries by career, with salaries.

City Comparisons, showing most common jobs, highest paying, etc.

Original Career Articles and Studies

Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.

Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".

Interactive College Search Tools

College Search Scout™. Search by degree, location, major, athletics, etc.

CollegeMatch™. Find school most similar to one of interest.

College Directories and Lists

These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.

Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.

Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.

Exceptional Schools. Lists of the "best/most/highest/lowest" schools.

Link to This Resource Page

Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.

Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.