Palomar College

Palomar College Data & Information Overview

28% Student Loan Default Rate

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Where Does Palomar College Rank?

#1,312 Best Colleges in Nation
#144 Best Colleges in CA
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2026 Rankings

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Overall Ranking

Palomar College is ranked #1,312 out of 5,192 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.

Palomar College also holds the #144 spot on the Best Colleges in California ranking.

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How Much Money Do Palomar College Graduates Make?

$31,349 Avg Salary of Grads
Low Earnings Boost

Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Palomar College make around $31,349 per year during the early years of their employment. This is about 23% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.

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