About the college

Education at Palomar College is at the top of the game with quality learning that addresses each student and their needs. Palomar is dedicated to promoting the learning of students so that when they graduate they become productive members of society who may one day change the world. The values at the college include celebrating diversity, providing a foundation for all students and providing hands on learning environments with a caring faculty.

Campus

San Marcos, California is where the campus at Palomar College calls home. Having a campus in California gives students year round outdoor activities with breathtaking beauty from the states beaches, mountains, and deserts. Students attending classes at Palomar have athletic programs that include softball, football, and golf and when you sign up for Palomar, you are part of the home of the comets. Students also have a career center to help with their futures, counseling, a transfer center and extended opportunity programs for the community.

Courses

The programs at Palomar College are divided into departments that are arts/business/media/computer science, career/technical/extended education, languages and literature, mathematics/natural/health sciences and social and behavioral sciences. Within these departments, students can focus on a variety of degree programs in whichever career field they have chosen. Students can choose from art design, legal studies, journalism, photography, fire and police academy, trade occupations, foreign languages, dental assisting, nursing and many others. The list is quite extensive and there is something for everyone and every career field.

Palomar College is a leader in education that can take students far. As long as you are focused on your future career and know your goals and the skills that you need to succeed, you as a graduate will stand out when you meet employers and want to make your mark on the career world.