Offered Programs at Orange Coast
Offered Degrees/Programs
Cert., AS
Total Number of Programs
200
Total Number of Completers
4,995
Orange Coast College offers 200 programs through Certificate and Associate. By degree types, it offers 102 Associate, 45 1-2 Years certificates, 2 2-4 Years Certificate programs.
For the academic year 2022-2023, total 4,995 students have completed their degree/programs and graduated from Orange Coast College.
Number of Programs with Completers
The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 2,366 Associate, 2,097 1-2 Years certificates, and 30 2-4 Years Certificate were awareded by Orange Coast.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | Number of Completers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | 102 | 0 | 2,366 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 45 | 0 | 2,097 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| Total | 200 | 0 | 4,995 |
Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)
The following table shows the best programs at Orange Coast College based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
| Field of Study | Median Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | $55,300 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | $26,200 |
Popular Programs with Most Completers
The following table lists the popular programs at Orange Coast College based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
| Program Name | Completers | Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 17 | - |
| Program Name | Completers | Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 411 | $26,200 |
| Psychology | 174 | - |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 149 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 138 | - |
| Chemistry | 81 | - |
| Program Name | Completers | Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 108 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 71 | - |
| Computer Science | 66 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 65 | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 38 | - |
Major Programs by Offered Degree
The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at Orange Coast by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Architecture
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ✕ | 6 completers | - |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
Communications Technologies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 5 completers | - |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 3 | - |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 25 completers | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Computer Graphics | ✕ | 16 | - |
Personal and Culinary Services
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 55 completers | - |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 55 | - |
Education
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 0 | - |
Engineering Technology
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 35 completers | - |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 35 | - |
Work and Family Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 36 completers | - |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Apparel and Textiles | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | ✕ | 7 | - |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✕ | 1,730 completers | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 1,730 | - |
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | ✕ | 1 completers | - |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
Construction Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 7 completers | - |
| Building Construction Technology | ✕ | 7 | - |
Mechanics and Repairers
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 26 completers | - |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | ✕ | 12 | - |
Precision Production Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 10 completers | - |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 10 | - |
Transportation and Materials Moving
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 45 completers | - |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | ✕ | 24 | - |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 13 completers | - |
| Dance (other) | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 0 | - |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 54 completers | - |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | ✕ | 15 | - |
Business
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | ✕ | 49 completers | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | ✕ | 4 | - |
| General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations (other) | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Total | 2,097 |
Mechanics and Repairers
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 27 completers | - |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 27 | - |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 3 completers | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Total | 30 |
Agriculture
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 7 completers | - |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | 7 | - |
Architecture
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ✕ | 53 completers | - |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 53 | - |
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | ✕ | 10 completers | - |
| Area Studies (other) | ✕ | 10 | - |
Communication and Journalism
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism | ✕ | 195 completers | - |
| Communication | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 139 | - |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 46 | - |
Communications Technologies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 8 completers | - |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 5 | - |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 92 completers | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 79 | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Graphics | ✕ | 12 | - |
Personal and Culinary Services
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 22 completers | - |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | 0 | - |
Education
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 0 | - |
Engineering
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | ✕ | 20 completers | - |
| Pre-Engineering | ✕ | 20 | - |
Engineering Technology
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 9 completers | - |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | ✕ | 0 | - |
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | 16 completers | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 11 | - |
Work and Family Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 50 completers | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Human Development and Family Studies | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | ✕ | 9 | - |
English Language and Literature
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 31 completers | - |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 31 | - |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✕ | 469 completers | $26,200 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 469 | $26,200 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | 0 | - |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 53 completers | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 53 | - |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Statistics | ✕ | 51 completers | - |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 51 | - |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✕ | 145 completers | - |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 145 | - |
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | ✕ | 33 completers | - |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
Philosophy and Religious Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | ✕ | 9 completers | - |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies | ✕ | 0 | - |
Physical Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | ✕ | 99 completers | - |
| Astronomy | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 67 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 32 | - |
Psychology
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | ✕ | 151 completers | - |
| Psychology | ✕ | 151 | - |
Social Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | ✕ | 123 completers | - |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Geography | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 35 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 39 | - |
Construction Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 6 completers | - |
| Building Construction Technology | ✕ | 6 | - |
Mechanics and Repairers
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 13 completers | - |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
Precision Production Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 14 completers | - |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 8 | - |
Transportation and Materials Moving
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 38 completers | - |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Airline Flight Attendant | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Marine Transportation (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 105 completers | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Dance | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Dance (other) | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Photography | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 42 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 3 | - |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 98 completers | - |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 10 | $55,300 |
| Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Polysomnography | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Dietetic Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
Business
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | ✕ | 410 completers | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 384 | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | ✕ | 0 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 8 | - |
| General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations (other) | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | ✕ | 1 | - |
History
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | ✕ | 30 completers | - |
| History | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Total | 2,366 |