Palo Alto College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Texas residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 8,801 students.
About This School
Palo Alto College is a public institution located in San Antonio, Texas with approximately 8,801 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,463 per year. The graduation rate is 33%, and the typical graduate earns $33,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Palo Alto College is a public community college in San Antonio, Texas. It is one of five separately accredited colleges in the Alamo Colleges District.
This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in San Antonio — at just $4,374/year after aid and a median debt of only $6,779 at graduation, it's one of the more affordable paths to a degree or transfer. The concern worth noting is that median earnings sit at $33,300 ten years out, which is modest, so students should think carefully about their transfer or career plans to maximize the return on their time here.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,099 | $33,578 | $44,125 | −$10,547 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 81 | $38,409 | $37,656 | +$753 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 32 | $44,952 | $48,733 | −$3,781 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,801 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Palo Alto College cost?
The average net price at Palo Alto College is about $4,463 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Palo Alto College?
Palo Alto College has a graduation rate of 33%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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