by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Palomar College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
Palomar College 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: 9,190 undergraduate (9,190 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Palomar College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 4,595 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1,323 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 750 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 290 |
| Social Sciences, General. | 240 |
Few Palomar College majors report graduate salaries; the highest among them, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing., averages roughly $77,544.
The majors at Palomar College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 4,595 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. · Humanities/Humanistic Studies. |
1,323 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
750 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
69 | NA |
| Real Estate. | 16 | NA |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 14 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | 240 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
50 | NA |
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geographic Information Science and Cartography. · Geography. |
29 | NA |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
16 | NA |
| Archeology. | 11 | NA |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
9 | NA |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
232 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
68 | $77,544 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
20 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
19 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 290 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. · Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
168 | NA |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
41 | NA |
| Homeland Security. | 5 | NA |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. · Family and Community Services. · Child Care and Support Services Management. |
106 | NA |
| Apparel and Textiles. ↳ Apparel and Textile Marketing Management. |
11 | NA |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. ↳ Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Fashion/Apparel Design. · Interior Design. · Commercial and Advertising Art. · Graphic Design. · Design and Visual Communications, General. |
62 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Film/Cinema/Media Studies. · Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
13 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
11 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. · Drawing. · Jewelry Arts. |
9 | NA |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 6 | NA |
| Dance. ↳ Dance, Other. |
6 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 40 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Computer and Information Sciences, General. · Information Technology. |
22 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Graphics. · Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
15 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
14 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 12 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician. · Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician. |
54 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. · Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. · Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. · Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD. |
51 | NA |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Quality Control Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 102 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Radio and Television. |
43 | NA |
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
27 | NA |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. ↳ Advertising. |
11 | NA |
| Journalism. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. |
55 | NA |
| Woodworking. ↳ Cabinetmaking and Millwork. |
29 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
77 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
74 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. · French Language and Literature. · Italian Language and Literature. |
27 | NA |
| American Sign Language. ↳ Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. · American Sign Language (ASL). |
24 | NA |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ German Language and Literature. |
9 | NA |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Japanese Language and Literature. |
8 | NA |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
30 | NA |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
12 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. |
23 | NA |
| Education, General. | 12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. |
33 | NA |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 31 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design. · Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
13 | NA |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. ↳ Architectural Technology/Technician. |
20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Library and Archives Assisting. | 18 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
11 | NA |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Studies. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Women's Studies. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.