The most popular undergraduate major at Foothill College is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Speech Communication and Rhetoric and Social Sciences. A list of all 63 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Foothill College graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 18 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 9 |
| Computer Science | 7 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 8 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 8 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Special Education and Teaching | 21 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Pre-Engineering | 2 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | 4 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 14 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 12 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 1 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 19 |
| Legal Professions | 2 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 13 |
| Creative Writing | 3 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 241 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 5 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 11 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 2 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 6 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 18 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 6 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 2 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Physics | 3 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 36 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 54 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Geography | 4 |
| Political Science and Government | 2 |
| Sociology | 28 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Electrician | 3 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Graphic Design | 18 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 10 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 2 |
| Photography | 12 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Music | 2 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 21 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 18 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 19 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 34 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 22 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 29 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 25 |
| Physician Assistant | 48 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 2 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 26 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 37 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 4 |
| Real Estate | 4 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | 8 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 3 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 56 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 2 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=114716 IPEDS survey data for Foothill College.