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Palau Community College
Koror, Palau · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 9th Madalaii Hamlet, Koror, PW 96940 · Phone: (680) 488-2470 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Palau Community College is a public trade school in Koror, PW offering auto mechanic and electrician programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Palau Community College has a 27.3% completion rate and median graduate earnings of $29,898 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Palau Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 69.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics (U.S.) | $34,660 | $50,620 | $70,430 |
| Electricians (U.S.) | $42,640 | $63,190 | $83,940 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Palau (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Palau Community College is a public college located in Koror, Palau, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. It participates in federal Title IV programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and federal financial aid to help cover costs. Among its trade offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in auto mechanic schools (10 completers) and electrician schools (2 completers), out of 3 total program families tracked.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 27.3% for this campus; how this compares to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,898. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 69.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.
This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on trade credentials in auto mechanics or electrical work, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Enrollment stands at 393 undergraduates. To verify accreditation status and outcomes yourself, check with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Palau Community College offers programs in auto mechanic schools (10 completers) and electrician schools (2 completers), among 3 total program families tracked.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Palau Community College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with a current status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 69.5% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus is 27.3%. How this compares to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (680) 488-2470 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $29,898, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school through its website or phone for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Palau Community College is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates, funding, and program offerings compared to private or for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration and scheduling.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?243647.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers trade programs in auto mechanics and electrical work, but specific scheduling or format details for career changers are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Palau Community College by phone at (680) 488-2470 or visit its website at https://palau.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.