by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Palo Alto College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:
At 30 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at Palo Alto College is above the national average of 15 to 1. With 53% of instructors full time, Palo Alto College is above the national average of 47%.
For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.
Palo Alto College offers 11 majors with reported completions across 9 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at Palo Alto College are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
The most popular majors at Palo Alto College, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 981 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 222 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 87 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 73 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 59 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.
As you weigh academic life at Palo Alto College, a few more questions are worth asking:
Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic: