Offered Programs at Pasadena City
Offered Degrees/Programs
Cert., AS
Total Number of Programs
190
Total Number of Completers
6,433
Pasadena City College offers 190 programs through Certificate and Associate. By degree types, it offers 96 Associate, 47 1-2 Years certificates, 7 2-4 Years Certificate programs.
For the academic year 2022-2023, total 6,433 students have completed their degree/programs and graduated from Pasadena City 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, 5,304 Associate, 405 1-2 Years certificates, and 25 2-4 Years Certificate were awareded by Pasadena City.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | Number of Completers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | 96 | 0 | 5,304 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 47 | 0 | 405 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 7 | 0 | 25 |
| Total | 190 | 0 | 6,433 |
Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)
The following table shows the best programs at Pasadena City College based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
| Field of Study | Median Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | $62,000 |
Popular Programs with Most Completers
The following table lists the popular programs at Pasadena City College based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
| Program Name | Completers | Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1,556 | - |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1,417 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | 1,232 | - |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 872 | - |
| Psychology | 339 | - |
| Program Name | Completers | Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 47 | - |
| Library and Archives Assisting | 43 | - |
| Computer Support Specialist | 25 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 24 | - |
| French Language and Literature | 23 | - |
Major Programs by Offered Degree
The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at Pasadena City by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Communication and Journalism
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism | ✕ | 6 completers | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Broadcast Journalism | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 5 | - |
Communications Technologies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 6 completers | - |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator | ✕ | 0 | - |
Personal and Culinary Services
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 32 completers | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 1 | - |
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 | - |
Engineering Technology
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 18 completers | - |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
Work and Family Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 46 completers | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 36 | - |
| Apparel and Textiles | ✕ | 6 | - |
Legal Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | ✕ | 74 completers | - |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 74 | - |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 0 | - |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 4 completers | - |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
Construction Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 12 completers | - |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Building Construction Technology | ✕ | 0 | - |
Mechanics and Repairers
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 9 completers | - |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
Precision Production Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 1 completers | - |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 1 | - |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 16 completers | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Photography | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 9 | - |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 140 completers | - |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 72 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 18 | - |
Business
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | ✕ | 19 completers | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 5 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Total | 405 |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | 0 | - |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 0 | - |
Construction Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Building Construction Technology | ✕ | 0 | - |
Mechanics and Repairers
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 3 completers | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 22 completers | - |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 10 | - |
Business
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Total | 25 |
Agriculture
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 1 completers | - |
| Crop Production | ✕ | 1 | - |
Architecture
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ✕ | 12 completers | - |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 12 | - |
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | ✕ | 4 completers | - |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | 4 | - |
Communication and Journalism
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism | ✕ | 113 completers | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 64 | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Broadcast Journalism | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 45 | - |
Communications Technologies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 6 completers | - |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 1 | - |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 11 completers | - |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | 1 | - |
Personal and Culinary Services
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 0 | - |
Education
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | ✕ | 118 completers | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ✕ | 118 | - |
Engineering
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | ✕ | 3 completers | - |
| Pre-Engineering | ✕ | 3 | - |
Engineering Technology
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 6 completers | - |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | 56 completers | - |
| Linguistics | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Chinese Language and Literature | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Japanese Language and Literature | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Russian Language and Literature | ✕ | 0 | - |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Italian Language and Literature | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 11 | - |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | ✕ | 0 | - |
Work and Family Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 71 completers | - |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 65 | - |
| Apparel and Textiles | ✕ | 3 | - |
Legal Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | ✕ | 20 completers | - |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 20 | - |
English Language and Literature
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 50 completers | - |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 50 | - |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✕ | 1,605 completers | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 1,033 | - |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | 572 | - |
Library Science
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Science | ✕ | 4 completers | - |
| Library and Archives Assisting | ✕ | 4 | - |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 17 completers | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 17 | - |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Statistics | ✕ | 94 completers | - |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 94 | - |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✕ | 962 completers | - |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 962 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 0 | - |
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | ✕ | 50 completers | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 49 | - |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
Philosophy and Religious Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | ✕ | 7 completers | - |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 7 | - |
Physical Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | ✕ | 55 completers | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 53 | - |
Psychology
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | ✕ | 241 completers | - |
| Psychology | ✕ | 241 | - |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 76 completers | - |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 75 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
Social Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | ✕ | 317 completers | - |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 194 | - |
| Geography | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 70 | - |
Construction Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 2 completers | - |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Building Construction Technology | ✕ | 0 | - |
Mechanics and Repairers
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 10 completers | - |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
Precision Production Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 2 completers | - |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 2 | - |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 119 completers | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Dance | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Photography | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 72 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 18 | - |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 105 completers | - |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 72 | $62,000 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 0 | - |
Business
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | ✕ | 883 completers | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 859 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 6 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 2 | - |
History
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | ✕ | 25 completers | - |
| History | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Total | 5,304 |