The most popular undergraduate major at Butte College is Fire Science/Fire-fighting followed by Social Sciences and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). A list of all 60 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Butte College graduates by major.
| Agriculture | 4 |
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 10 |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | 10 |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 12 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 1 |
| Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management | 1 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 16 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Information Technology | 20 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 13 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 105 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Pre-Engineering | 2 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician | 99 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 14 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 18 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 17 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 146 |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 5 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | 3 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 30 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 133 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 6 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 9 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 7 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 8 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 8 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Physical Sciences | 2 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Physics | 3 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 166 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 73 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 620 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 498 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 |
| Sociology | 8 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | 25 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 26 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 40 |
Transportation and Materials Moving |
Graduates |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 92 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Interior Design | 9 |
| Graphic Design | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Photography | 8 |
| Art/Art Studies | 2 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 16 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 171 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 61 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 18 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 133 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 29 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 58 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 36 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 6 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 1 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 2 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | 3 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 |
| Journalism | 1 |
| Radio and Television | 7 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110246 IPEDS survey data for Butte College.