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Palo Verde College

Blythe, California · public · mainly awards certificates · 3,381 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)

Avg net price / yr
$18,993
cheaper than 11% of comparable schools
Completion rate
14.8%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$36,389
earns ~$1,915.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Palo Verde College is a public school in Blythe, CA that mainly awards certificates and offers associate degrees. With an enrollment of 3,381 students, it provides training in vehicle repair, metalworking, nursing, and other fields. The U.S. Department of Education data serves as the source for these facts.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $18,993, which students can compare against their typical future earnings rather than total debt. The reported completion rate is 14.8%, a figure that does not account for students who transfer to other institutions. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,389.

Net price is 148% above the California median ($7,653) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 5% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 34 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Special Education and Teachingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Special Education and Teachingassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
American Sign Languageundergraduate certificatenot reported
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Psychology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Sociologyassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Historyassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Precision Metal Working, Practical Nursing, Agricultural Business and Management, Graphic Communications, and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. Plus 31 more programs are available beyond these specific trades.
What do students typically earn after attending?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,389 according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How many students finish their program?
The reported completion rate is 14.8%. This statistic does not include students who transfer out, so it may not reflect the full picture of student outcomes.
How large is the school and what does enrollment look like?
Palo Verde College has 3,381 students enrolled. It is a public school located in Blythe, CA.
Is the school public or private?
This is a public school. 11.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 120953. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.