Palau Community College Outcomes

Palau Community College graduates earn a median of $29,898 ten years after completing their programs. With zero federal loan debt reported, graduates avoid the monthly payment burden that typically consumes 10-15% of income at most community colleges. The 34% six-year completion rate reflects the challenges many students face in this remote Pacific location, but those who finish often enter local government positions, tourism, and marine resource management. Many graduates also transfer to four-year universities in Guam, Hawaii, or the mainland US to complete bachelor's degrees. Given the debt-free graduation and strong local employment connections in Palau's small but stable economy, this represents a strong return on investment for students committed to island life.