by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Palo Verde College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Palo Verde College:
At 22 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at Palo Verde College is above the national average of 15 to 1. 40% of the instructors at Palo Verde College are employed full time, near the national average of 47%.
For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.
Students at Palo Verde College can choose from 28 majors with reported graduates spanning 18 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Palo Verde College are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Palo Verde College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 177 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 154 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 36 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 34 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 31 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Palo Verde College:
Each page below covers one part of academic life at Palo Verde College in more detail: