The most popular undergraduate major at Parkland College is Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide followed by Biological and Physical Sciences and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. A list of all 67 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Parkland College graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
Agricultural Business and Management | 4 |
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation | 1 |
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management | 3 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 5 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 4 |
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 5 |
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 |
Computer Graphics | 7 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 3 |
Network and System Administration/Administrator | 18 |
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 1 |
Education |
Graduates |
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 |
Music Teacher Education | 1 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Engineering | 3 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
Industrial Technology/Technician | 8 |
Surveying Technology/Surveying | 7 |
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | 3 |
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 6 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
Child Care Provider/Assistant | 6 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 130 |
General Studies | 61 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
Biological and Physical Sciences | 248 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 2 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
Criminal Justice/Police Science | 17 |
Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 2 |
Construction Trades | 3 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
Electrician | 1 |
Building/Property Maintenance | 5 |
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other | 5 |
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | 1 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 11 |
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 41 |
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 31 |
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 9 |
Transportation and Materials Moving |
Graduates |
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 51 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Graphic Design | 4 |
Fine/Studio Arts | 3 |
Music | 2 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 30 |
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist | 2 |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | 13 |
Occupational Therapist Assistant | 13 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 31 |
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 65 |
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 |
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 4 |
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 9 |
Surgical Technology/Technologist | 19 |
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 8 |
Dietetic Technician | 1 |
Dietitian Assistant | 1 |
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 24 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 81 |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 21 |
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 255 |
Business |
Graduates |
Business/Commerce | 1 |
Business Administration and Management | 23 |
Accounting | 14 |
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 6 |
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary | 13 |
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 |
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 3 |
Restaurant/Food Services Management | 7 |
International Business/Trade/Commerce | 2 |
Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 6 |
Construction Management | 7 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 11 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147916 IPEDS survey data for Parkland College.