Interested in this school?

Please type at least the first 4 letters of the school name.

Academics & Majors

Graduation Statistics

Graduation rate data not available for this college.

close

Why Grad Rates Matter

The faster you graduate, the less it will cost.

The life of a college student is awesome. But it's also expensive. Every year you spend at college costs money.

If saving money is important, look for a college that fits you well and provides the support you need to finish your degree on-time.

It's okay to change majors, repeat a class to improve your grade, or take some extra classes that interest you. But it's going to cost you. Ask colleges what support they offer to help you plot a course to graduating on time.

821 Graduates
Palo Alto College offers associate's degrees and certificates.
Associate's

Faculty Overview

460 Faculty
Full Time
  • 329 Instructional
  • 0 Research
  • 0 Public Service
Part Time
  • 131 Instructional
  • 0 Research
  • 0 Public Service

Study Options

Distance Learning

Can't make it to the campus? This college has remote classroom options.

Study Abroad Opportunities

This college has programs to study and gain cultural experiences in countries around the world.

Weekend Programs

This college offers weekend classes.

Teacher Certification Offered

This college offers teacher certification.

Reviews: Academic Rigor
  • Eleazar from Floresville, TX
  • 4
  • “The professors here at Palo Alto are always willing to help you. Also, the Learning Centers provide additional help in case you need just a little extra studying!…”

  • Jan-18-2010 » Read More
  • Jorge from San Antonio, TX
  • 4
  • “This school is great for a learning environment. This is a community college the professors here are great, they want to help the students. Overall a good place to start…”

  • Jul-04-2011 » Read More

Programs & Majors

Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences Associate
Agriculture, General 3
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 5
Landscaping and Groundskeeping -
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7
Biomedical Sciences, General 7
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate
Accounting 22
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 8
Business Administration and Management, General 60
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services -
Logistics and Materials Management 2
Management Science, General 44
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 28
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Associate
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 15
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate
Computer and Information Sciences, General 8
Computer Science 2
Information Science/Studies 10
Education Associate
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 13
Secondary Education and Teaching 9
Teacher Assistant/Aide 3
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 85
Engineering Associate
Engineering, General 1
Mechanical Engineering 2
Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology 4
English Language and Literature/Letters Associate
English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Associate
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Associate
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2
Pre-Dentistry Studies 2
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 3
Pre-Nursing Studies 19
Pre-Pharmacy Studies 1
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 21
History Associate
History, General 10
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate
General Studies 3
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 315
Library Science Associate
Library Assistant/Technician 3
Mathematics and Statistics Associate
Mathematics, General 3
Philosophy and Religious Studies Associate
Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences Associate
Physical Sciences 1
Psychology Associate
Psychology, General 22
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Associate
Social Work 8
Security and Protective Services Associate
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 37
Social Sciences Associate
Sociology 2
Transportation and Materials Moving Associate
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew -
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 3
Visual and Performing Arts Associate
Dance, General 1
Fine/Studio Arts, General 12
Music, General 2
Visual and Performing Arts, General 2