Degree Programs Overview

Pasadena City College offers 199 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs.

A total of 3,241 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at Pasadena City. 654 students completed certificate programs and 2,587 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Pasadena City. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's99NOT OFFERED2,5871,1201,467
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate46NOT OFFERED340173167
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate54NOT OFFERED314104210

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Pasadena City College.

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 900 and the Biological and Physical Sciences Associate program has the second most completers of 835 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Crop ProductionNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Architectural Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Area Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Women's StudiesNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 65 NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Broadcast JournalismNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Radio and Television1 36 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant2 2 NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/Technician2 1 NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design8 1 NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects14 7 NOT OFFERED
Graphic and Printing Equipment OperatorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer30 7 NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design3 0 NOT OFFERED
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance12 5 NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist14 5 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist26 2 NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs4 66 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Laser and Optical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/Technician9 3 NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician8 1 NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
LinguisticsNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Chinese Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Japanese Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Russian Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
German Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
French Language and Literature10 4 NOT OFFERED
Italian Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
American Sign Language (ASL)4 6 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Adult Development and Aging5 1 NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services Management3 0 NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant22 38 NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textiles4 3 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Assistant/Paralegal44 26 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 32 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 900 NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 459 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Library and Archives Assisting24 1 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 71 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 835 NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 66 NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness Technician12 1 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 204 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 61 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 176 NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Geographic Information Science and Cartography15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 35 NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 53 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector6 3 NOT OFFERED
Building Construction TechnologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair3 2 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician66 5 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder3 1 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 20 NOT OFFERED
DanceNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design3 3 NOT OFFERED
Game and Interactive Media Design3 1 NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and TechnologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
PhotographyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Art/Art Studies3 55 NOT OFFERED
Metal and Jewelry Arts1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Music10 20 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences13 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/PathologistNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
Dental Assisting/Assistant18 1 NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist14 12 NOT OFFERED
Dental Laboratory Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant4 1 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer19 26 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse68 68 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training14 0 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business Administration and Management2 753 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision19 1 NOT OFFERED
Retail Management2 0 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping18 10 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science9 5 NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management58 5 NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services4 3 NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management9 5 NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/Commerce9 4 NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations4 4 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business Administration and Management2 753 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision19 1 NOT OFFERED
Retail Management2 0 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping18 10 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science9 5 NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management58 5 NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services4 3 NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management9 5 NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/Commerce9 4 NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations4 4 NOT OFFERED
HistoryNOT OFFERED 29 NOT OFFERED

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