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  Palo Alto College
1400 Villaret
San Antonio, TX 78224-2499
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Type of institution: Public, 2-year
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Associate degree, Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Carnegie classification: Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus
Number of students: 7,591 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$ ----

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$1,638$1,576$1,472
Out of State$5,358$5,356$5,072
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200
On-Campus
Room and board------------
Other Expenses------------
Off Campus
Room and board$7,025$6,747$6,550
Other Expenses$2,571$2,472$2,400
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$2,571$2,472$2,400

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 41% $3,373
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 9% $643
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 26% $547
Loans to students 2% $1,405
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Environmental Engineering Technology + Environmental Technology
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Less-than-1-year certificate Environmental Engineering Technology + Environmental Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using indoor and outdoor environmental...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Less-than-1-year certificate Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business law, ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Less-than-2-year certificate General Office Occupations and Clerical Services: A program that prepares individuals to provide basic administrative support under the supervision of office managers, administrative assistants, secretaries, and other office personnel. Includes instruction in typing, key...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Environmental Engineering Technology + Environmental Technology
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Less-than-2-year certificate Environmental Engineering Technology + Environmental Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using indoor and outdoor environmental...

Associate degree
Veterinary + Animal Health Technology + Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Veterinary + Animal Health Technology + Technician and Veterinary Assistant: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures assistan...

Associate degree
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Speech and Rhetorical Studies: A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and ty...

Associate degree
Sociology
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change,...

Associate degree
Social Work
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social w...

Associate degree
Psychology
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the vario...

Associate degree
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Pre-Veterinary Studies: A program that prepares individuals for admission to a first-professional program in veterinary medicine.

Associate degree
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Pre-Pharmacy Studies: A program that prepares individuals for admission to a first-professional program in pharmacy.

Associate degree
Pre-Nursing Studies
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Pre-Nursing Studies: A program that prepares individuals for admission to a professional program in Nursing.

Associate degree
Pre-Medicine + Pre-Medical Studies
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Pre-Medicine + Pre-Medical Studies: A program that prepares individuals for admission to a first-professional program in medicine, osteopathic medicine, or podiatric medicine.

Associate degree
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Pre-Dentistry Studies: A program that prepares individuals for admission to a first-professional program in dentistry.

Associate degree
Political Science and Government
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, publ...

Associate degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Associate degree
Music
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Associate degree
Mechanical Engineering
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Mechanical Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs an...

Associate degree
Mathematics
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathe...

Associate degree
Logistics and Materials Management
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Logistics and Materials Management: A program that prepares individuals to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and delivery ...

Associate degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.

Associate degree
History
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of ...

Associate degree
General Studies
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree General Studies: An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.

Associate degree
Fine + Studio Arts
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Fine + Studio Arts, General: A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, tex...

Associate degree
Environmental Engineering Technology + Environmental Technology
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Environmental Engineering Technology + Environmental Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using indoor and outdoor environmental pollution c...

Associate degree
English Language and Literature
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Associate degree
Engineering
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Engineering, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce.

Associate degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject ...

Associate degree
Education
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foun...

Associate degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed...

Associate degree
Criminal Justice + Safety Studies
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Criminal Justice + Safety Studies: A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the adminis...

Associate degree
Computer Science
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardw...

Associate degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused wi...

Associate degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizat...

Associate degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting...

Associate degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biolog...

Associate degree
Aviation + Airway Management and Operations
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Aviation + Airway Management and Operations: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the management of aviation industry operations and services. Includes instruction in airport operations, ground traffic direction, ground support and flightlin...

Associate degree
Applied Horticulture + Horticulture Operations
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Applied Horticulture + Horticulture Operations, General: A program that focuses on the general production and processing of domesticated plants, shrubs, flowers, foliage, trees, groundcovers, and related plant materials; the management of technical and business operations connected w...

Associate degree
Airline + Commercial + Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Airline + Commercial + Professional Pilot and Flight Crew: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the flying and/or navigation of commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue fixed wing aircraft. Includes ...

Associate degree
Agribusiness + Agricultural Business Operations
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Agribusiness + Agricultural Business Operations: A program that prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related operations within diversified corporations. Includes instruction in agriculture, agricultural specialization, business management, accoun...

Associate degree
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Associate degree Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word process...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Veterinary + Animal Health Technology + Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Less-than-4-year certificate Veterinary + Animal Health Technology + Technician and Veterinary Assistant: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedu...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Teacher Assistant + Aide
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Less-than-4-year certificate Teacher Assistant + Aide: A program that prepares individuals to assist a teacher in regular classroom settings or in providing instruction and supervision to special student populations, such as bilingual/bicultural students, special education students, adult learners, a...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Logistics and Materials Management
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Less-than-4-year certificate Logistics and Materials Management: A program that prepares individuals to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling a...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Less-than-4-year certificate Landscaping and Groundskeeping: A program that prepares individuals to manage and maintain indoor and/or outdoor ornamental and recreational plants and groundcovers and related conceptual designs established by landscape architects, interior designers, enterprise owners o...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
General Studies
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Less-than-4-year certificate General Studies: An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Less-than-4-year certificate General Office Occupations and Clerical Services: A program that prepares individuals to provide basic administrative support under the supervision of office managers, administrative assistants, secretaries, and other office personnel. Includes instruction in typing, key...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Environmental Engineering Technology + Environmental Technology
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Less-than-4-year certificate Environmental Engineering Technology + Environmental Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using indoor and outdoor environmental...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Less-than-4-year certificate Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Business Administration and Management
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Less-than-4-year certificate Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Applied Horticulture + Horticulture Operations
General
Palo Alto College

General Description for:
Palo Alto College Less-than-4-year certificate Applied Horticulture + Horticulture Operations, General: A program that focuses on the general production and processing of domesticated plants, shrubs, flowers, foliage, trees, groundcovers, and related plant materials; the management of technical and business operations...

 
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