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Palomar College was founded in 1946. The main campus covers approximately 200 acres in San Marcos, California. Palomar College also has eight additional satellite centers in San Diego County. The college offers more than 250 associate degrees and certificate programs.
Palomar College offers a number of courses and programs including administration of justice, business management, computer science and information systems, and foreign languages.
Palomar College includes several students’ clubs such as the Engineering Club, Pre-Med Club, College Republicans of Palomar College, Geoscience Connection, Archaeology Club, Photography Club, Anime Club, The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Palomar College Democrats, Speech and Debate Club, and Phi Theta Kappa.
Some notable alumni of Palomar College are Candi Kubeck, the captain of ValuJet Flight 592 that crashed on May 11, 1996 into the Florida Everglades; and Gene Knight, the popular San Diego radio personality.
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Campus Location1140 W. Mission San Marcos, CA 92069-1487 USA Main Tel: 76074411502534 Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Palomar College HighlightsWhere Palomar College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in construction trades, liberal arts, production trades, and media.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Associate | 1,369 | 98 | | 1-2 year certificate | 426 | 51 | | < 1 year certificate | 246 | 61 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Palomar College was 27,222 in 2007 (14,861 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 600 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,164 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
Financial Aid: Palomar College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 201 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 87 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (1 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (79 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- 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 (67 awarded) - Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- 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 (168 awarded) - Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
- Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Drywall Installation/Drywaller
- Electrician
- Mason/Masonry
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (0 awarded) - Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
DESIGN (29 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (9 awarded) - Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Visual and Performing Arts
ENGINEERING (8 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (61 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- 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 (48 awarded) - Child Development
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Public Administration
FINE ARTS (0 awarded) - Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Sculpture
LAW (34 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Studies
LIBERAL ARTS (974 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Assistant/Technician
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Social Sciences
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS (8 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (27 awarded) - 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
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (70 awarded) - Advertising
- Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Broadcast Journalism
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Graphic Communications
- Journalism
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (30 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Optometric Technician/Assistant
MUSIC (11 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (74 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (2 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (22 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (25 awarded) - Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Drawing
- Film/Cinema Studies
PRODUCTION TRADES (40 awarded) - Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
- Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
- Upholstery/Upholsterer
- Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (7 awarded) SCIENCE (101 awarded) - Astronomy
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (122 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (18 awarded) - Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION (5 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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