Major Programs at DVC

Diablo Valley College offers 165 programs through Associate's and Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education.
  • Total number of programs: 165
  • Offered degrees/programs: Associate's, Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Diablo Valley College

Diablo Valley College is categorized by Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small by Carnegie categorization. Diablo Valley College offers 165 major programs for Associate's, Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 2,982 students have completed their study at Diablo Valley College.
Offered Degrees at Diablo Valley College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
One but less than two years certificate260662
Associate's Degree8602,320
Total16502,982

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Diablo Valley College offers 165 programs through Associate's, Certificate The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 2,982 students have completed their studies.
  • 2,320 students have earned/completed Associate program.
  • 662 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 1
Crop Production1
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 8
Environmental Science8
Architecture [+] 15
Architectural Technology/Technician15
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 4
Women's Studies4
Communication and Journalism [+] 114
Speech Communication and Rhetoric70
Journalism10
Radio and Television34
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)0
Communications Technologies [+] 26
Recording Arts Technology/Technician11
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design3
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects12
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 168
Computer and Information Sciences8
Information Technology2
Computer Programming/Programmer142
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications16
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0
Computer Support Specialist0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 8
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts8
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager0
Education [+] 5
Special Education and Teaching5
Engineering [+] 19
Pre-Engineering19
Engineering Technology [+] 8
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician6
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician0
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD1
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 40
Chinese Language and Literature5
Japanese Language and Literature22
Russian Language and Literature1
German Language and Literature3
French Language and Literature3
Italian Language and Literature2
Spanish Language and Literature4
Work and Family Studies [+] 43
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies9
Child Care Provider/Assistant34
English Language and Literature [+] 31
English Language and Literature31
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 11
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies5
Humanities/Humanistic Studies6
Library Science [+] 5
Library and Archives Assisting5
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 119
Biology/Biological Sciences119
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 52
Mathematics52
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 201
Biological and Physical Sciences201
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 73
Health and Physical Education/Fitness52
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1
Kinesiology and Exercise Science19
Physical Fitness Technician1
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 4
Philosophy4
Physical Sciences [+] 18
Geology/Earth Science1
Physics17
Psychology [+] 219
Psychology219
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 76
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration76
Criminal Justice/Police Science0
Social Sciences [+] 256
Anthropology17
Economics131
Geography6
Geographic Information Science and Cartography4
Geography (other)0
Political Science and Government53
Sociology45
Construction Trades [+] 5
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector1
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager3
Building Construction Technology1
Plumbing Technology/Plumber0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 8
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair8
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 80
Visual and Performing Arts9
Dance3
Graphic Design7
Game and Interactive Media Design0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts9
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology4
Photography2
Art/Art Studies34
Music12
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 48
Dental Assisting/Assistant12
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist18
Athletic Training/Trainer3
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician0
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)0
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling15
Business [+] 336
Business/Commerce63
Business Administration and Management248
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping22
Hospitality Administration/Management3
History [+] 27
History27
Total2,320
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 0
Plant Nursery Operations and Management0
Communication and Journalism [+] 2
Radio and Television2
Communications Technologies [+] 10
Recording Arts Technology/Technician0
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects10
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0
Computer Support Specialist0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 11
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts8
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager3
Education [+] 2
Special Education and Teaching2
Engineering Technology [+] 0
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD0
Work and Family Studies [+] 23
Child Care and Support Services Management2
Child Care Provider/Assistant21
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 559
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies559
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 2
Physical Fitness Technician2
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration0
Social Sciences [+] 5
Geographic Information Science and Cartography5
Geography (other)0
Construction Trades [+] 4
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector2
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager2
Plumbing Technology/Plumber0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 7
Graphic Design4
Game and Interactive Media Design2
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology0
Photography1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 37
Dental Assisting/Assistant24
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling13
Total662

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