by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Hillsborough Community College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
Hillsborough Community College 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: 13,132 undergraduate (13,132 total)
The most popular majors at Hillsborough Community College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
Among Hillsborough Community College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $57,323 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $54,182 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | $52,598 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $46,175 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. | $45,058 |
Explore the full list of majors at Hillsborough Community College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 6,566 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Radiologist Assistant. |
1,429 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist. · Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist. |
538 | $46,175 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
270 | $54,182 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician. · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
81 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Office Management/Administration. · Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. · Clinical Research Coordinator. |
50 | $29,491 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. |
42 | $45,058 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
26 | $57,323 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. |
15 | $39,561 |
| Public Health. ↳ Community Health and Preventive Medicine. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
2,444 | $26,146 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Office Management and Supervision. · Operations Management and Supervision. · Transportation/Mobility Management. |
308 | $33,026 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
105 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. · Small Business Administration/Management. |
63 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Restaurant/Food Services Management. · Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. · Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
23 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry. |
6 | NA |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Management Science. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. · Security and Loss Prevention Services. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other. |
264 | $43,311 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. · Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. |
42 | $40,516 |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Network and System Administration/Administrator. · Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. · Information Technology Project Management. |
92 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. · Computer Programming, Specific Applications. · Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification. |
77 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. |
71 | $39,701 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Graphics. · Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. · Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. |
23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. ↳ Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. |
33 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Laser and Optical Technology/Technician. · Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
23 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
18 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Robotics Technology/Technician. · Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. |
15 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
13 | NA |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
38 | $52,598 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. · Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter. |
26 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking. |
62 | $30,528 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
52 | $32,869 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
51 | $36,019 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager. |
43 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. |
36 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
28 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
15 | NA |
| Education, Other. | 12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. |
15 | NA |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Communications Technology/Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
18 | NA |
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Aquaculture. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Digital Arts. |
11 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Interior Design. |
4 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. ↳ Architectural Technology/Technician. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Science. ↳ Data Science, General. |
3 | NA |
| Sustainability Studies. | 2 | 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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