Liberal Arts General Studies at Palomar College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Palomar College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Palomar College is in San Marcos, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,323 liberal arts general studies degrees were granted at Palomar College.
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Studying Online at Palomar College
Many students take online classes at Palomar College. Of 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Palomar College
Students who complete Palomar College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $44,438 |
| 4 years | $40,014 |
| 5 years | $67,708 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Palomar College report median earnings of $40,014, compared with $45,076 for all Palomar College graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Palomar College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Palomar College are 57% women (756) and 43% men (567).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Among the 278 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Palomar College, 65% were women (182) and 35% were men (96).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 90 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 147 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 18 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 66% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College, above the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Palomar College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Palomar College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 789 |
| General Studies | 426 |
| Humanities | 108 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at Palomar College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Liberal Arts General Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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.
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