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.