Degree Programs Overview
Palo Alto College offers 93 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs.
A total of 1,490 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at Palo Alto. 221 students completed certificate programs and 1,269 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Palo Alto. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
Total | Men | Women |
Associate's | 64 | NOT OFFERED | 1,269 | 438 | 831 |
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At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 16 | NOT OFFERED | 153 | 72 | 81 |
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At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 12 | NOT OFFERED | 68 | 15 | 53 |
Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Palo Alto College.
At the school, the General Studies Associate program has the most completers of 1,092 and the Early Childhood Education and Teaching Associate program has the second most completers of 76 students.
Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 31 | 2 | 29 |
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Business Administration and Management | 14 | 2 | 12 |
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Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 13 | 3 | 10 |
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Petroleum Technology/Technician | 6 | 6 | - |
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Computer and Information Sciences | 4 | 2 | 2 |
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Popular Associate Programs
Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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General Studies | 1,092 | 404 | 688 |
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 76 | 2 | 74 |
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 47 | 1 | 46 |
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Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | 25 | 2 | 23 |
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Business Administration and Management | 17 | 3 | 14 |
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Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 15 | 1 | 14 |
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Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 15 | 7 | 8 |
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Computer and Information Sciences | 14 | 12 | 2 |
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 10 | 4 | 6 |
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Petroleum Technology/Technician | 7 | 7 | - |
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Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 69 | 40 | 29 |
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Business Administration and Management | 50 | 9 | 41 |
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 30 | 9 | 21 |
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General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 25 | 14 | 11 |
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 18 | - | 18 |
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Petroleum Technology/Technician | 13 | 12 | 1 |
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Computer and Information Sciences | 13 | 10 | 3 |
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 5 | 3 | 2 |
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Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 3 | 3 | - |
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Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 2 | 2 | - |
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Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 2 |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 30 |
10 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Turf and Turfgrass Management | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Food Science | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Pre-Veterinary Studies | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 13 |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Environmental Studies | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Radio and Television | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Computer and Information Sciences | 13 |
14 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Computer Programming/Programmer | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Information Science/Studies | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
---|
Computer Science | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 18 |
47 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
76 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Teacher Assistant/Aide | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Civil Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Mechanical Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 3 |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Petroleum Technology/Technician | 13 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Spanish Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
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General Studies | NOT OFFERED |
1,092 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Library and Archives Assisting | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Mathematics | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Philosophy | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Chemistry | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Geology/Earth Science | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Physics | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Psychology | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Social Work | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Anthropology | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Economics | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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International Relations and Affairs | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
---|
Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Sociology | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Air Traffic Controller | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Dance | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Fine/Studio Arts | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Music | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Health and Wellness | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED |
25 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Pre-Dentistry Studies | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Pre-Pharmacy Studies | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Pre-Nursing Studies | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Business Administration and Management | 14 |
17 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | NOT OFFERED |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
---|
Accounting | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 25 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
---|
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
---|
Marketing/Marketing Management | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Business Administration and Management | 14 |
17 |
NOT OFFERED |
---|
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | NOT OFFERED |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
---|
Accounting | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
---|
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 25 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
---|
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Marketing/Marketing Management | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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History | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |