Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Palau Community College worth it?
Pay $2,787/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $29,898 ten years out — about 10.7× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: A+.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Palau Community College vs Palau avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Palau college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Palau Community College | Palau avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $2,787 | $2,787 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $29,898 | $29,898 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | — | — | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 27.3% | 27.3% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | — | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $38,496 over four years. Most students get $6,837/yr in grants and scholarships.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Palau Community College grad earns about -$604,080 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Palau Community College
The average student at Palau Community College pays $2,787 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $9,624 published sticker price. That is above the PW average net price of $2,787.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $29,898 — above the PW median of $29,898. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Frequently asked
Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Palau Community College?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $2,787 per year. That's $6,837/yr in financial aid against the $9,624 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $11,148.
How much do Palau Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Palau Community College graduates earn a median of $29,898 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 10.7× the annual net cost.
Is Palau Community College worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Palau Community College a value grade of A+ — top 3% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $2,787/yr, earn $29,898/yr ten years out, ROI score of 26.82. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Palau Community College?
69.5% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 0% take federal student loans. On average, students get $6,837 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Palau Community College?
In-state tuition is $3,730 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $3,970 per year — a difference of $240/yr or $960 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Palau Community College?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $2,690. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →