Palo Verde College

Blythe, California

Public Associate Programs

$1,288

In-State Tuition

14.3%

Graduation Rate

$36,389

Median Earnings

2,909

Enrollment

Palo Verde College is a public institution in Blythe, California with 2,909 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is $1,288 compared with a California nursing-school average of $10,571. The school reports a graduation rate of 14.3%, median earnings of $36,389, and median federal debt of N/A.

Tuition vs State

$1,288

-$9,283

$1,288 is lower than the state average of $10,571.

Graduation vs State

14.3%

-40.7%

14.3% is lower than the state average of 55.0%.

Earnings vs State

$36,389

-$7,041

$36,389 is lower than the state average of $43,430.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 67% Graduation rank: Top 100% Value rank: Not enough peer data

About Palo Verde College

Location	Blythe, California
Institution Type	Public
Highest Degree	associate
Website	www.paloverde.edu
In-State Tuition	$1,288
Out-of-State Tuition	$12,880
Total Enrollment	2,909
Acceptance Rate	N/A
Graduation Rate	14.3%
Retention Rate	71.6%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$36,389
Median Debt at Graduation	N/A
Pell Grant Recipients	6.4%
Students Receiving Loans	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$5,152

Median Debt

N/A

Monthly Payment

N/A

Earnings / Debt

N/A

Affordability Context

6.4% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 0.0% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. Repayment risk is best read together with median earnings, debt, and monthly payment data.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Palo Verde College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $5,152, while the reported median debt is N/A. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.