Degree Programs Overview

As of 2026, Butte College offers 226 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 23 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

A total of 2,274 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Butte. 1,040 students completed certificate programs and 1,234 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Butte. 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's107151,234 475759
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate2NOT OFFERED17 161
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate616721 371350
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate562302 25646

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Butte College.

At the school, the Social Sciences Associate program has the most completers of 339 and the Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the second most completers of 221 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.

What is Natural Resources and Conservation program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations4 14 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology4 5 NOT OFFERED
Crop ProductionNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production Operations (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and GroundskeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Architecture program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Natural Resources/ConservationNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Forestry1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Architectural Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Ethnic StudiesNOT OFFERED 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Women's StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 28 NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Radio and TelevisionNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and AssistantNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/Technician2 5 NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging DesignNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Information Technology3 13 NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 37 NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance11ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist116 7 NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Special Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education ProgramsNOT OFFERED 31 NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Telecommunications Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician7 3 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician11 6 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness StudiesNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Family and Community Services1ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 31 NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textile ManufactureNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textile Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Administrative Assistant/SecretaryNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED
English Language and Literature/Letters (other)NOT OFFERED 12ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 20 NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Mathematics and Statistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 19 NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 21 NOT OFFERED
What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Philosophy and Religious Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management2 0 NOT OFFERED
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 25 NOT OFFERED
What is Physical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Psychology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 122ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration36 63 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science121 29 NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Social Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 339ONLINE NOT OFFERED
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
International Relations and AffairsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 13ONLINE NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Carpentry/CarpenterNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
ElectricianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/InspectorNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology4 4 NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/PlumberNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician19 8 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 2 NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder39 11 NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation48 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Ground Transportation (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 7ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Fashion/Apparel DesignNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Photography3 0 NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 21 NOT OFFERED
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics2 6 NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesNOT OFFERED 78 NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)22 4 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 19 NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Home Health Aide/Home AttendantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 164 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 29 NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide102 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business Administration and Management1 119 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce6ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Retail Management1ONLINE 0 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Labor and Industrial RelationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Taxation7ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business Administration and Management1 119 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce6ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Retail Management1ONLINE 0 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Labor and Industrial RelationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Taxation7ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
HistoryNOT OFFERED 14ONLINE NOT OFFERED

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