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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:
Academic divisions of the college include:
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.
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.
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 2007, had 27,222 students (14,861 full-time equivalent).
Degree seekers find Palomar College 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
http://WWW.PALOMAR.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 974 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, social services, library assistant, sign language translation, minority and gender studies, geography courses, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Construction Trades | 168 | electrician, carpentry, masonry, apparel and textile marketing, building inspector, drywall installation |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 122 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, security and loss prevention, forensic science |
| Science | 101 | biological and physical sciences, biology, geology, chemistry, astronomy |
| Business And Management | 79 | accounting, business management, business, international business, sales, small business management, electronic commerce, retail, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 74 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Media | 70 | digital communications, animation and special effects, advertising, desktop publishing and imaging, radio and television, journalism, graphic communications, public relations, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 67 | system administration, computer graphics, computer programming, information technology, webmastering, computer support, web design, computer networking, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 61 | water quality and recycling tech, architectural drafting, drafting, quality control tech, HVAC tech, hazardous materials tech, electrical drafting, electromechanical tech |
| Family And Social Work | 48 | child development, public administration, family and consumer science, foodservice management |
| Production Trades | 40 | sheet metal tech, welding, cabinetmaking, upholsterer |
| Law | 34 | legal assistant, legal studies, legal secretary |
| Medical Support And Technology | 30 | dental assistant, medical assistant, optometric tech |
| Design | 29 | interior design, fashion design, design and visual communication, graphic design |
| Mechanics And Repair | 27 | automobile mechanics, computer repair, electrical installation and repair, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 25 | commercial photography, film studies, commercial art, drawing |
| Office And Administration | 22 | data entry, administrative assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | dance, theatre design, drama, various performing arts |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 8 | archeology, engineering |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 7 | real estate |
| Transportation | 5 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Medical Administration | 1 | medical secretary |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | culinary arts |
| Fine Arts | 0 | sculpture, metal and jewelry, ceramics |
Number of programs and degrees for Palomar College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,369 | 98 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 426 | 51 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 246 | 61 |
In 2007, Palomar College had a total enrollment of 27,222 students (14,861 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 94% |
| State unknown | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 109 | 92 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 42 | 45 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $90,870 | 19 | $97,400 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $90,870 | 19 | $97,400 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 140 | $86,678 | 118 | $83,782 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 140 | $86,678 | 118 | $83,782 |
*: 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
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Palomar College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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