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Palomar College (referred to as Palomar) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in San Marcos, CA. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Palomar College is $1,354 for California residents and $10,650 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 17,655 and the students to faculty ratio is 4.76% (21 to 1).Palomar College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $10,650
  • Number of Programs: 159 programs
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Palomar 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Palomar College are $1,354 for California residents and $10,650 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 7.08% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Palomar College
California residentsOut of State
2018-2019$1,338$8,702
2019-2020$1,338$8,898
2020-2021$1,344$9,604
2021-2022$1,344$9,940
2022-2023$1,348$10,644
2023-2024$1,354$10,650

Who Accredits Palomar College

Palomar College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1952 - Current).

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Career Programs, Number of Completers

Palomar College offers 157 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 4,002 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Palomar. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Palomar with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Architecture [+] 1 program 6
Architectural Technology/Technician1 program 6
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1 program 3
Women's Studies1 program 3
Communication and Journalism [+] 5 programs 88
Communication1 program 8
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1 program 40
Journalism1 program 9
Radio and Television1 program 24
Advertising1 program 7
Communications Technologies [+] 4 programs 16
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant1 program 4
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design1 program 7
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 5
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator1 program 0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 7 programs 51
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 11
Information Technology1 program 5
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 1
Computer Science1 program 21
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 2
Computer Graphics1 program 5
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 6
Education [+] 2 programs 69
Education1 program 20
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs1 program 49
Engineering [+] 1 program 1
Pre-Engineering1 program 1
Engineering Technology [+] 5 programs 28
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician1 program 11
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 1
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program 9
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD1 program 4
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD1 program 3
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 8 programs 82
Foreign Languages and Literatures1 program 26
Japanese Language and Literature1 program 3
German Language and Literature1 program 2
French Language and Literature1 program 3
Italian Language and Literature1 program 1
Spanish Language and Literature1 program 20
American Sign Language (ASL)1 program 19
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 8
Work and Family Studies [+] 5 programs 37
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies1 program 3
Family and Community Services1 program 10
Child Care and Support Services Management1 program 3
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 17
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management1 program 4
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 33
English Language and Literature1 program 33
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs 182
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 49
Humanities/Humanistic Studies1 program 133
Library Science [+] 1 program 1
Library and Archives Assisting1 program 1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 47
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 47
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 program 51
Mathematics1 program 51
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 292
Biological and Physical Sciences1 program 292
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 2 programs 9
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies1 program 0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 9
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 program 3
Philosophy1 program 3
Physical Sciences [+] 3 programs 7
Astronomy1 program 0
Chemistry1 program 6
Geology/Earth Science1 program 1
Psychology [+] 1 program 130
Psychology1 program 130
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 5 programs 123
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 59
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 0
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1 program 51
Homeland Security1 program 4
Forensic Science and Technology1 program 9
Human Services [+] 1 program 0
Public Administration1 program 0
Social Sciences [+] 9 programs 553
Social Sciences1 program 413
Anthropology1 program 16
Archeology1 program 4
Economics1 program 12
Geography1 program 4
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1 program 5
Geography (other)1 program 0
Political Science and Government1 program 13
Sociology1 program 86
Construction Trades [+] 4 programs 7
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 0
Electrician1 program 5
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector1 program 1
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)1 program 1
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 9
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 7
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 2
Precision Production Trades [+] 3 programs 16
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking1 program 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 9
Cabinetmaking and Millwork1 program 7
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 2 programs 0
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew1 program 0
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 12 programs 62
Visual and Performing Arts1 program 1
Dance (other)1 program 4
Commercial and Advertising Art1 program 7
Fashion/Apparel Design1 program 4
Interior Design1 program 14
Graphic Design1 program 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1 program 4
Film/Cinema/Video Studies1 program 5
Art/Art Studies1 program 5
Drawing1 program 2
Metal and Jewelry Arts1 program 0
Music1 program 13
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 programs 115
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 13
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary1 program 10
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 10
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program 9
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 73
Business [+] 6 programs 261
Business/Commerce1 program 41
Business Administration and Management1 program 189
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 25
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 2
International Business/Trade/Commerce1 program 0
Real Estate1 program 4
History [+] 1 program 20
History1 program 20
Total104 programs2,302
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Architecture [+] 1 program 0
Architectural Technology/Technician1 program 0
Communication and Journalism [+] 3 programs 2
Journalism1 program 0
Radio and Television1 program 2
Advertising1 program 0
Communications Technologies [+] 3 programs 11
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant1 program 5
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design1 program 6
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4 programs 7
Information Technology1 program 6
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 1
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 0
Education [+] 1 program 2
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs1 program 2
Engineering Technology [+] 3 programs 15
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician1 program 15
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program 0
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD1 program 0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 program 10
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 10
Work and Family Studies [+] 4 programs 10
Family and Community Services1 program 0
Child Care and Support Services Management1 program 4
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 3
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management1 program 3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 1,253
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 1,253
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 2
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 2
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 0
Physical Fitness Technician1 program 0
Physical Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Astronomy1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 programs 151
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 9
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1 program 69
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 73
Construction Trades [+] 6 programs 101
Mason/Masonry1 program 0
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 0
Electrician1 program 101
Drywall Installation/Drywaller1 program 0
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)1 program 0
Construction Trades (other)1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 5
Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 5
Precision Production Trades [+] 3 programs 22
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking1 program 10
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 12
Cabinetmaking and Millwork1 program 0
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 2 programs 0
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew1 program 0
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4 programs 15
Dance (other)1 program 0
Fashion/Apparel Design1 program 0
Interior Design1 program 15
Visual and Performing Arts (other)1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs 68
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 20
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 22
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program 26
Business [+] 5 programs 26
Business Administration and Management1 program 3
Retail Management1 program 0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 23
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 0
International Business/Trade/Commerce1 program 0
Total53 programs1,700

Student Population

At Palomar College, there are total 17,655 students. Among them, 5,669 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 9,384 men and 8,271 women students at Palomar. Next table summarizes the student population at Palomar.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Palomar College
TotalMaleFemale
Total17,6559,3848,271
American Indian/Native American1024557
Asian1,119589530
Black/African American478272206
Hispanic8,5314,2264,305
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander684028
White5,9433,4522,491
Two More1,108572536
Un-Known23214884
Student Population in Online Programs at Palomar
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students17,6555,6695,6776,309

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