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Palo Verde College

Blythe, CA·Public·3,381 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,381 students.

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3,381
Students
$18,993
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Grad Rate
$30,300
Earnings
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About This School

Palo Verde College is a public institution located in Blythe, California with approximately 3,381 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,993 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Palo Verde College, formerly Palo Verde Junior College, is a public community college in Blythe, California.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — with median earnings of just $30,300 a decade after enrollment, graduates aren't seeing strong financial returns, which is worth weighing carefully against your career goals. That said, as a small community college serving a rural area in California's Inland Empire, it offers accessible, affordable entry into higher education for students in the Blythe region who may have limited options nearby. Worth considering if your plan is to complete lower-division coursework and transfer to a four-year school, keeping costs low in the process.

Founded
1947
Setting
Distant rural
Avg Faculty Salary
$11,127

Popular Programs

Health Professions27%
Business & Marketing10%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences2%
Communications2%
Education1%
Computer Science1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,288
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,880
Avg Net Price
$18,993
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants12%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
N/A
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$27,300
Female graduates$21,100

Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
N/A
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$23,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,300
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White25%
Black12%
Hispanic/Latino48%
Asian4%
Two or more races4%
American Indian/Alaska Native2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,381 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Palo Verde College

One College Drive

Blythe, CA 92225

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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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