Palo Alto College
San Antonio, Texas · Public · 8,801 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 66 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,680 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,373 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,248 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,376 |
| $110k and up | $5,201 |
| All families (average) | $4,463 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $33,578 | -$1,231 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $38,409 | +$3,600 | clears the bar | $10,142 | 2.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $44,952 | +$10,143 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $37,343 | +$2,534 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 33% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.