The most popular undergraduate major at Orange Coast College is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Business/Commerce and Psychology. A list of all 87 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Orange Coast College graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 15 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | 11 |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 5 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 12 |
| Computer Science | 6 |
| Computer Graphics | 40 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | 43 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 6 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | 1 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Pre-Engineering | 25 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 19 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 2 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 10 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 15 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 13 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 4 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 1 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 20 |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 21 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 19 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 460 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 66 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 24 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 60 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 9 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 19 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | 31 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 39 |
| Physics | 3 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 89 |
| Human Services | 1 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 6 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Economics | 9 |
| Geography | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 21 |
| Sociology | 27 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Building Construction Technology | 20 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | 8 |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 19 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 2 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 14 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 6 |
Transportation and Materials Moving |
Graduates |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 2 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 2 |
| Airline Flight Attendant | 21 |
| Marine Transportation, Other | 14 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Dance | 6 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 2 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 16 |
| Interior Design | 28 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 7 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 43 |
| Photography | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 25 |
| Music | 5 |
| Health Professions | 51 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 29 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 30 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 73 |
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | 12 |
| Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | 27 |
| Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist | 2 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 29 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 11 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 27 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 13 |
| Dietetic Technician | 5 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 89 |
| Business Administration and Management | 79 |
| Retail Management | 4 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 59 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 7 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 9 |
| Real Estate | 4 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 8 |
| General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other | 1 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | 4 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 20 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 55 |
| Journalism | 8 |
| Advertising | 4 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120342 IPEDS survey data for Orange Coast College.