by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on College of the Canyons? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors College of the Canyons offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
College of the Canyons awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 9,428 undergraduate (9,428 total)
The most popular majors at College of the Canyons, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 4,714 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1,286 |
| Social Sciences, General. | 529 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 376 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | 284 |
These majors at College of the Canyons report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $76,559 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $31,103 |
| Psychology, General. | $24,245 |
The majors at College of the Canyons are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 4,714 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · Humanities/Humanistic Studies. |
1,286 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | 529 | NA |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
82 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
69 | NA |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
37 | NA |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
15 | NA |
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geography. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
284 | $31,103 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce. |
266 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Small Business Administration/Management. |
35 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General. |
35 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
15 | NA |
| Real Estate. | 15 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. · Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
376 | NA |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Athletic Training/Trainer. |
103 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
102 | $76,559 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 53 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
24 | NA |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
4 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 219 | $24,245 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. · Interior Design. |
66 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
49 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. · Photography. · Film/Cinema/Media Studies. |
29 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. · Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. |
20 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Sound Arts. · Music, General. |
11 | NA |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
81 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. |
43 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 102 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
92 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician. |
38 | NA |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Surveying Technology/Surveying. |
18 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. · Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. |
16 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 54 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 17 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
49 | NA |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | 29 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
51 | NA |
| Journalism. | 12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. · Child Care and Support Services Management. |
63 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts and Related Services. · Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager. |
42 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. · Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design. |
38 | NA |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. · Recording Arts Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
37 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
32 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
29 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 26 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. · Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector. · Building Construction Technology/Technician. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. |
11 | NA |
| American Sign Language. ↳ Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. · Environmental Studies. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Women's Studies. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Food Science and Technology. ↳ Viticulture and Enology. |
1 | 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.
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