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Colleges that award a certificate in High School/Secondary Certificate Programs. Program earnings and debt are for that program’s graduates who received federal aid. Source: U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025.

San Marcos, CA
Palomar College
- Program length: Certificate
- Type: Public
- Setting: Suburban
- Size: Large
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29%
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$1,839
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Not reported
Graduates not reported · Median debt not reported
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