The most popular undergraduate major at Palomar College is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Social Sciences and Humanities/Humanistic Studies. A list of all 97 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Palomar College graduates by major.
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | 12 |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 28 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 7 |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator Production | 6 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Information Technology | 3 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 5 |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 1 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 10 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 4 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 6 |
| Computer Graphics | 9 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 15 |
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 11 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 7 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | 2 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Education | 3 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 9 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Pre-Engineering | 1 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians, Other | 2 |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | 45 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 27 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 5 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 28 |
| French Language and Literature | 9 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 20 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 |
| Family and Community Services | 4 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 5 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 67 |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 4 |
| Legal Professions | 8 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 1 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 782 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 363 |
Library Science |
Graduates |
| Library and Archives Assisting | 24 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 10 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 227 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 4 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 1 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 4 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 2 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 45 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 131 |
| Homeland Security | 5 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Administration | 3 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 484 |
| Archeology | 7 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Geography, Other | 17 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Mason/Masonry | 14 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 43 |
| Electrician | 98 |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | 5 |
| Drywall Installation/Drywaller | 1 |
| Construction Trades, Other | 2 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 20 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 28 |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | 32 |
Transportation and Materials Moving |
Graduates |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 2 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 8 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 5 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Dance | 10 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 1 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 3 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 9 |
| Interior Design | 9 |
| Graphic Design | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 2 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 6 |
| Music | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 1 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 24 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 2 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 28 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 21 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 28 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 54 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 43 |
| Business Administration and Management | 31 |
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | 2 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 99 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 6 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 2 |
| Real Estate | 7 |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 2 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 |
| Journalism | 4 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 3 |
| Radio and Television | 4 |
| Advertising | 4 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120971 IPEDS survey data for Palomar College.