The most popular undergraduate major at Foothill College is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Speech Communication and Rhetoric and Social Sciences. A list of all 63 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Foothill College graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 18 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 13 |
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Computer and Information Sciences | 5 |
Computer Programming/Programmer | 9 |
Computer Science | 7 |
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 8 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 8 |
Education |
Graduates |
Special Education and Teaching | 21 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Pre-Engineering | 2 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
Biomedical Technology/Technician | 4 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
Chinese Language and Literature | 14 |
Japanese Language and Literature | 12 |
French Language and Literature | 2 |
Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
Child Care and Support Services Management | 1 |
Child Care Provider/Assistant | 19 |
Legal Professions | 2 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
English Language and Literature | 13 |
Creative Writing | 3 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 241 |
Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 5 |
Biology |
Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 11 |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 2 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
Mathematics | 6 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
Biological and Physical Sciences | 18 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 6 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
Philosophy | 2 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
Physics | 3 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
Psychology | 36 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Social Sciences | 54 |
Anthropology | 9 |
Economics | 8 |
Geography | 4 |
Political Science and Government | 2 |
Sociology | 28 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
Electrician | 3 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Graphic Design | 18 |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 10 |
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 2 |
Photography | 12 |
Art/Art Studies | 4 |
Music | 2 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Dental Assisting/Assistant | 21 |
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 18 |
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 19 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 34 |
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 |
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 22 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 29 |
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 25 |
Physician Assistant | 48 |
Athletic Training/Trainer | 2 |
Business |
Graduates |
Business Administration and Management | 26 |
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 37 |
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 |
International Business/Trade/Commerce | 4 |
Real Estate | 4 |
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | 8 |
History |
Graduates |
History | 3 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 56 |
Mass Communication/Media Studies | 2 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=114716 IPEDS survey data for Foothill College.