| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
As of 2026, Palomar College offers 238 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2-Years Certificate program has the most completers of 684 and the Business Administration and Management Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the second most completers of 502 students.
A total of 4,107 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Palomar. 2,524 students completed certificate programs and 1,583 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Palomar. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Associate's | 113 | NOT OFFERED | 1,583 | 721 | 862 |
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | NOT OFFERED | - | - | - |
| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 69 | NOT OFFERED | 1,080 | 762 | 318 |
| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 55 | NOT OFFERED | 1,444 | 694 | 750 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Palomar College.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2-Years Certificate program has the most completers of 684 and the Business Administration and Management Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the second most completers of 502 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 684 | 279 | 405 |
| General Studies | 438 | 208 | 230 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 72 | 69 | 3 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 48 | 44 | 4 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 39 | 11 | 28 |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | 26 | 26 | - |
| Electrician | 23 | 23 | - |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 17 | 3 | 14 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 321 | 141 | 180 |
| Social Sciences | 257 | 119 | 138 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 196 | 69 | 127 |
| Business Administration and Management | 179 | 110 | 69 |
| Psychology | 122 | 33 | 89 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 115 | 46 | 69 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 70 | 18 | 52 |
| Mathematics | 67 | 54 | 13 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 65 | 22 | 43 |
| Sociology | 58 | 19 | 39 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 502 | 441 | 61 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 189 | 151 | 38 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 94 | 9 | 85 |
| Computer Science | 28 | 24 | 4 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 22 | 18 | 4 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 21 | 21 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Real Estate | 16 | 5 | 11 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 15 | 1 | 14 |
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.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Women's Studies | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | NOT OFFERED | 29 | NOT OFFERED |
| Journalism | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Radio and Television | 5 | 20 | NOT OFFERED |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Advertising | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | 1 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 1 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 8 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED |
| Information Technology | 5 | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 6 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Science | 28 | 23 | NOT OFFERED |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 7 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Graphics | 6 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 21 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Engineering | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 21 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | 1 | 22 | NOT OFFERED |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Quality Control Technology/Technician | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 22 | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 5 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD | 6 | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 13 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 9 | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| German Language and Literature | 8 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| French Language and Literature | 3 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | 12 | NOT OFFERED |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 7 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Family and Community Services | 5 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 4 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 6 | 15 | NOT OFFERED |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 5 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | 31 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 684 | 196 | NOT OFFERED |
| General Studies | 438 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | NOT OFFERED | 115 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library and Archives Assisting | 12 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 11 | 65 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED | 67 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 321 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED |
| Physical Fitness Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy | 1 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Geology/Earth Science | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFERED | 122 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | NOT OFFERED | 21 | NOT OFFERED |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 11 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 48 | 51 | NOT OFFERED |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 72 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Homeland Security | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Forensic Science and Technology | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Public Administration | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 257 | NOT OFFERED |
| Anthropology | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Archeology | 6 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Economics | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED |
| Geography | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 7 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Geography (other) | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED | 20 | NOT OFFERED |
| Sociology | NOT OFFERED | 58 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason/Masonry | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrician | 23 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Drywall Installation/Drywaller | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other) | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Construction Trades (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair | 1 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 5 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 14 | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 7 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 5 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 17 | 11 | NOT OFFERED |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | 14 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Dance | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dance (other) | 7 | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Design and Visual Communications | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 11 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 3 | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Interior Design | NOT OFFERED | 13 | NOT OFFERED |
| Graphic Design | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 3 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Art/Art Studies | NOT OFFERED | 13 | NOT OFFERED |
| Drawing | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Music | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Visual and Performing Arts (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 23 | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 4 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 189 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 39 | 13 | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 70 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | 19 | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | 2 | 179 | NOT OFFERED |
| Retail Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 17 | 19 | NOT OFFERED |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Small Business Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Real Estate | 16 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | 19 | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | 2 | 179 | NOT OFFERED |
| Retail Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 17 | 19 | NOT OFFERED |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Small Business Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Real Estate | 16 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| History | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED |
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