Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
Not Offered
Total Programs
234
Offered Degrees at Palomar
Palomar College is categorized by Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Single Campus by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Palomar College offers 234 programs through on-site (classroom) only. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 111 | 0 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 67 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 55 | 0 |
| Total | 234 | 0 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Palomar Associate's Programs
Palomar College offers Associate's degree with 111 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Associate's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 67 | |
| Communication | ✕ | - | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Advertising | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 48 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Graphics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 33 | |
| Education | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Pre-Engineering | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 26 | |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 43 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Japanese Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Italian Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 19 | - |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Family and Community Services | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | ✕ | 6 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 31 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 278 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 170 | $44,300 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | 108 | - |
| Library Science [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Library and Archives Assisting | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 55 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 55 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 77 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 77 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 290 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 290 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Astronomy | ✕ | - | - |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 102 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 102 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 78 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Homeland Security | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 334 | |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | 240 | $24,100 |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Archeology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Geography | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Geography (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 50 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Electrician | ✕ | - | - |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | ✕ | - | - |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair | ✕ | - | - |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | ✕ | - | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | ✕ | - | - |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 65 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Dance (other) | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Drawing | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | ✕ | - | - |
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 87 | |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 68 | $64,100 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 234 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 196 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 3 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 3 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 16 | - |
| History | ✕ | 16 | - |
Palomar Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
Palomar College offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
Palomar Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Palomar College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 67 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Environmental Studies | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Ethnic Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Journalism | ✕ | - | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | ✕ | - | - |
| Advertising | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 56 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Computer Graphics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 65 | |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Quality Control Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | ✕ | 6 | - |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | 6 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Italian Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 89 | |
| Family and Community Services | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 87 | - |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | - | - |
| Library Science [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Library and Archives Assisting | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 29 | |
| Archeology | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | - | - |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | ✕ | - | - |
| Drywall Installation/Drywaller | ✕ | - | - |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 46 | |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 32 | |
| Dance | ✕ | - | - |
| Dance (other) | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 200 | |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 195 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 596 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 554 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 13 | - |
Palomar 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Palomar College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 55 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Journalism | ✕ | - | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Advertising | ✕ | - | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | - | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Family and Community Services | ✕ | - | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 1,045 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 619 | - |
| General Studies | ✕ | 426 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Astronomy | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 141 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 53 | - |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 78 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 30 | |
| Mason/Masonry | ✕ | - | - |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | - | - |
| Electrician | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Drywall Installation/Drywaller | ✕ | - | - |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Construction Trades (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair | ✕ | - | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | ✕ | - | - |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | ✕ | - | - |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Dance (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 59 | |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | - | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
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