The most popular undergraduate major at MiraCosta College is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide and Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. A list of all 75 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for MiraCosta College graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 4 |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | 6 |
| Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management | 5 |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other | 6 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | 9 |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 18 |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 11 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 10 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 14 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 1 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 5 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 2 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | 16 |
| Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician | 4 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 21 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Adult Development and Aging | 1 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 96 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 7 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 499 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 71 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 2 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 6 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 29 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 5 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 16 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 1 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | 3 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Physical Sciences | 2 |
| Physics | 7 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 16 |
| Psychology, Other | 5 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 19 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 1 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 2 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Geography | 1 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 |
| Sociology | 15 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 67 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Dance | 3 |
| Dance, Other | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Art/Art Studies | 7 |
| Music | 3 |
| Health Professions | 20 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 16 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 34 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 3 |
| Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | 3 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 12 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 28 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 21 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 115 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 3 |
| Business Administration and Management | 43 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 5 |
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | 2 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 96 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 20 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 19 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 22 |
| Real Estate | 37 |
| Taxation | 15 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 12 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | 10 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 3 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=118912 IPEDS survey data for MiraCosta College.