by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Austin Community College District. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
Austin Community College District awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 15,670 undergraduate (15,670 total)
The most popular majors at Austin Community College District, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
These majors at Austin Community College District report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $65,149 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $58,158 |
| Precision Metal Working. | $55,804 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $52,935 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $47,388 |
The majors at Austin Community College District are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 7,835 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. |
2,263 | $34,603 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
646 | $39,159 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 457 | $42,799 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 152 | $42,504 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
24 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 313 | $34,386 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. · Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
238 | $43,667 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Retail Management. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. |
138 | NA |
| Real Estate. | 105 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
83 | NA |
| Construction Management. ↳ Construction Management, General. |
22 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
18 | NA |
| International Business. ↳ International Business/Trade/Commerce. |
16 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. · Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
355 | $58,158 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
205 | $52,935 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. · Physical Therapy Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. |
49 | $47,388 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 47 | NA |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
38 | $43,404 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. · Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. |
29 | $29,836 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. |
21 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
17 | $65,149 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
17 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
11 | $33,052 |
| Public Health. ↳ Public Health Education and Promotion. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Design and Visual Communications, General. · Commercial Photography. · Fashion/Apparel Design. |
203 | $26,956 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Digital Arts. |
100 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. · Jewelry Arts. · Art History, Criticism and Conservation. |
76 | $21,063 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. ↳ Music Management. |
59 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. · Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
13 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
13 | NA |
| Dance. ↳ Dance, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. · Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. · Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD. · Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. · Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD. |
136 | $40,557 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician. · Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician. |
88 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
60 | NA |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Surveying Technology/Surveying. |
39 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
38 | $43,085 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
327 | $55,804 |
| Woodworking. ↳ Woodworking, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. · Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician. · Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician. |
181 | $33,011 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 161 | $34,279 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. · Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. |
70 | $42,249 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Corrections. |
68 | $32,552 |
| Homeland Security. ↳ Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. · Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. |
109 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. · French Language and Literature. |
42 | NA |
| American Sign Language. ↳ Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. |
39 | NA |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Japanese Language and Literature. · Korean Language and Literature. · Chinese Language and Literature. |
18 | NA |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ German Language and Literature. |
3 | NA |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Russian Language and Literature. |
2 | NA |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Arabic Language and Literature. |
1 | NA |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Latin Language and Literature. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geographic Information Science and Cartography. · Geography. |
32 | NA |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
16 | NA |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
13 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
10 | NA |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
8 | NA |
| Archeology. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
25 | NA |
| Journalism. | 22 | NA |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Radio and Television. |
19 | $21,154 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 52 | $39,565 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. ↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering. |
8 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering. | 3 | NA |
| Chemical Engineering. | 2 | NA |
| Civil Engineering. ↳ Civil Engineering, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. |
53 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 26 | NA |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Creative Writing. · Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
22 | NA |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
11 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
39 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. |
37 | $28,696 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 35 | $27,940 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
33 | $42,454 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
32 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
28 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. · Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. |
27 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
13 | NA |
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
12 | NA |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. · Physical Fitness Technician. |
20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
9 | NA |
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture. |
7 | NA |
| Agriculture, General. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
18 | NA |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. ↳ Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 4 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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