The most popular undergraduate major at Houston Community College is General Studies followed by Business Administration and Management and Criminal Justice/Police Science. A list of all 82 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Houston Community College graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 3 |
| Ornamental Horticulture | 3 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 2 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 27 |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 24 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 14 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 6 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 27 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 135 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 10 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 46 |
| Barbering/Barber | 2 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | 10 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | 9 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 16 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 35 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 10 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | 4 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 10 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 72 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 5 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Child Development | 27 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 3 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 13 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 51 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| General Studies | 2,444 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 4 |
Science Technologies |
Graduates |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 28 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 181 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 88 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 7 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer | 7 |
| Electrician | 2 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 27 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 11 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | 17 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 23 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 23 |
| Interior Design | 9 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 14 |
| Music Performance | 6 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
| Music Management | 6 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 16 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 35 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 13 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 28 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 13 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 27 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 33 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 20 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 86 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 8 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 11 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 26 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 21 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 69 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 19 |
| Histologic Technician | 17 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 12 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 16 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 15 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 153 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 47 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 360 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 8 |
| Accounting | 34 |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | 93 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 10 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 5 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 12 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 3 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 162 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 55 |
| Real Estate | 70 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 16 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225423 IPEDS survey data for Houston Community College.