by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Palo Alto College will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Palo Alto College this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 9,852 undergraduate students at Palo Alto College is 346 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 27 to 1 which places Palo Alto College among the worst concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Palo Alto College , there are 27 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the worst regrading instructional attention. | |||||
| A slim percentage of the instructors (38.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The majority of instructors (64.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Palo Alto College compares to the national average
Palo Alto College offers 63 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 51 majors within 27 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Palo Alto College awarded 1,562 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 1,217 | 0 | 1,217 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 113 | 0 | 113 |
| Business Administration & Management | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| Cosmetology | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 16 | 0 | 16 |
Find out what Palo Alto College's top fields of study and majors are