by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Phoenix College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
At Phoenix College, students can earn anything from certificates through the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 4,346 undergraduate (4,346 total)
The most popular majors at Phoenix College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,173 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | 299 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 240 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 168 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 122 |
These majors at Phoenix College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $58,096 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $46,427 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $40,322 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $39,534 |
| Legal Support Services. | $38,717 |
Browse every major at Phoenix College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,173 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
168 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
120 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
96 | $58,096 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
70 | $40,322 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. · Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. · Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist. |
53 | $46,427 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
40 | NA |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. ↳ Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. |
35 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. |
15 | $30,473 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. |
7 | NA |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. ↳ Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. · Fine/Studio Arts, General. |
299 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Interior Design. · Fashion/Apparel Design. · Graphic Design. · Commercial Photography. · Illustration. |
42 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. · Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. · Costume Design. |
5 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music Performance, General. |
5 | NA |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. ↳ Music Management. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 122 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Retail Management. · Organizational Leadership. |
115 | $39,534 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
33 | NA |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. · Organizational Behavior Studies. |
33 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. · Marketing Research. |
22 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Small Business Administration/Management. · Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
15 | NA |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Banking and Financial Support Services. |
7 | NA |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. ↳ Fashion Merchandising. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
240 | $33,559 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer Support Specialist. · Network and System Administration/Administrator. · Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
120 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. |
18 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. · Computer Graphics. |
12 | NA |
| Computer Science. | 7 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
6 | NA |
| Computer Systems Analysis. ↳ Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst. |
6 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. ↳ Cloud Computing. · Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. |
3 | NA |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. ↳ Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Corrections. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
61 | $29,251 |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
42 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
66 | $38,717 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. |
55 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences. | 35 | NA |
| Sustainability Studies. | 6 | NA |
| International/Globalization Studies. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Early Childhood Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. |
26 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
18 | NA |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Deaf Studies. · American Indian/Native American Studies. · Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences, General. | 12 | NA |
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
1 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language. ↳ Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. |
9 | NA |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. |
3 | NA |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Japanese Language and Literature. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. | 9 | NA |
| Journalism. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
3 | NA |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
2 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
2 | NA |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
1 | NA |
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geography. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
4 | NA |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Recording Arts Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care and Support Services Management. |
3 | NA |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. ↳ Human Nutrition. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Creative Writing. |
2 | NA |
| Literature. ↳ General Literature. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. ↳ Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General. |
2 | NA |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Natural Resources/Conservation, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
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.
References
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