Computer Science at Palomar College
If you plan to study Computer Science, consider the program at Palomar College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Palomar College is in San Marcos, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 40 computer science degrees were granted at Palomar College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Palomar College
Online coursework is an option at Palomar College. Among 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Science graduates at Palomar College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at Palomar College are 28% women (11) and 72% men (29).
Computer Science Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Among the 18 associate’s computer science degrees awarded at Palomar College, 28% were women (5) and 72% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Asian | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College, higher than the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Palomar College
The Computer Science program at Palomar College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 40 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Graduates of the Computer Science program at Palomar College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.