by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Salt Lake Community College? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors Salt Lake Community College offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
At Salt Lake Community College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 9,356 undergraduate (9,356 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Salt Lake Community College.
These majors at Salt Lake Community 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. | $54,054 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $44,561 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $42,280 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $40,860 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $40,097 |
Explore the full list of majors at Salt Lake Community College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 4,678 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. · Humanities/Humanistic Studies. |
1,921 | $29,087 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
186 | $54,054 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
116 | NA |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 99 | $42,280 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
69 | $44,561 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. · Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. · Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant. |
65 | $36,640 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
23 | $38,282 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Medical Office Management/Administration. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 425 | $40,860 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. · Computer Software and Media Applications, Other. |
11 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer Support Specialist. · Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
7 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 267 | $34,973 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. · Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
38 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. |
15 | NA |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. ↳ Fashion Merchandising. |
8 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
3 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Selling Skills and Sales Operations. |
3 | NA |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
2 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 166 | $28,496 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design. · Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. · Graphic Communications, General. |
98 | NA |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. · Recording Arts Technology/Technician. · Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. |
42 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician. |
127 | $40,097 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. |
112 | NA |
| Air Transportation. ↳ Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General. · Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Interior Design. · Fashion/Apparel Design. · Design and Visual Communications, General. · Commercial Photography. · Game and Interactive Media Design. · Illustration. |
90 | $27,755 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. · Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. · Acting. |
14 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. · Music Technology. |
6 | NA |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Digital Arts. |
2 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Photography. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
30 | NA |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
21 | NA |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
14 | NA |
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geography. · Geographic Information Science and Cartography. |
10 | NA |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
7 | NA |
| Social Sciences, General. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. · Welding Technology/Welder. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. |
75 | NA |
| Woodworking. ↳ Cabinetmaking and Millwork. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
48 | NA |
| Journalism. ↳ Broadcast Journalism. |
17 | NA |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
70 | $38,413 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 55 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. |
52 | $19,789 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 38 | NA |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Rhetoric and Composition. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. |
14 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Surveying Technology/Surveying. |
5 | NA |
| Nanotechnology. | 1 | NA |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Energy Systems Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
27 | NA |
| Chemical Engineering. | 1 | NA |
| Civil Engineering. ↳ Civil Engineering, General. |
1 | NA |
| Computer Engineering. ↳ Computer Engineering, General. |
1 | NA |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. ↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering. |
1 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering. | 1 | NA |
| Metallurgical Engineering. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. |
17 | NA |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
6 | NA |
| Mason/Masonry. | 4 | NA |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Institutional Food Workers. |
18 | NA |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. ↳ Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
26 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
18 | $37,154 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. · Physical Fitness Technician. |
18 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language. ↳ Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. · American Sign Language (ASL). |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. |
7 | NA |
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
5 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Human Development and Family Studies, General. |
10 | NA |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services. ↳ Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. |
9 | NA |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. ↳ Architectural Technology/Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies. | 5 | NA |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. ↳ Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. ↳ Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
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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