Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
Not Offered
Total Programs
112
Offered Degrees at DVC
Diablo Valley College is categorized by Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small by Carnegie categorization. Diablo Valley College offers 165 programs through on-site (classroom) only. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree. The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 86 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 53 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 26 | 0 |
| Total | 165 | 0 |
*Salary data is from College Scoreboard
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
DVC Associate's Programs
Diablo Valley College offers Associate's degree with 86 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Associate's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Crop Production | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 114 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 70 | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 26 | |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 168 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 142 | - |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Pre-Engineering | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 40 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Japanese Language and Literature | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Russian Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Italian Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 43 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 34 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 31 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Library Science [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Library and Archives Assisting | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 119 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 119 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 52 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 52 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 201 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 201 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 73 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 52 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 219 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 219 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 76 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 76 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 256 | |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 131 | - |
| Geography | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Geography (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 53 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 45 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Building/Construction Site Management/Manager | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Building Construction Technology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 80 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Dance | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Photography | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 48 | |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 336 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 63 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 248 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 3 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 27 | - |
| History | ✕ | 27 | - |
DVC Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Diablo Valley College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 53 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ✕ | - | - |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 220 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 164 | - |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | 44 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 31 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Japanese Language and Literature | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Russian Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Italian Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 116 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 116 | - |
| Library Science [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Library and Archives Assisting | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 49 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 49 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 59 | |
| Corrections | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice (other) | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Building Construction Technology | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Drawing | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 190 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 79 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 24 | - |
DVC 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Diablo Valley College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 26 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 559 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 559 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Geography (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Building/Construction Site Management/Manager | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Photography | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 13 | - |
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