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		Total Degrees Awarded
1.	Business Administration Degree	284,429
2.	Liberal Arts Degree	230,648
3.	Nursing Degree	152,022
4.	Psychology Degree	97,402
5.	Medical Assistant Degree	74,648
6.	Accounting Degree	69,115
7.	Elementary Education Degree	64,501
8.	Biology Degree	60,841
9.	Cosmetology Degree	60,551
10.	Licensed Practical Nurse Degree	55,660
11.	General Studies Degree	55,154
12.	English Language and Literature Degree	50,330
13.	Commerce Degree	47,849
14.	Law Degree	44,438
15.	Political Science Degree	42,571
16.	History Degree	38,279
17.	Marketing Degree	37,875
18.	Communication Degree	36,196
19.	Social Work Degree	36,052
20.	Finance Degree	36,050
21.	Auto Mechanics Technology Degree	34,746
22.	Criminal Justice Degree	34,675
23.	Education Degree	33,954
24.	Nursing Assistant Degree	33,270
25.	Sociology Degree	31,688
26.	Massage Therapy Degree	29,455
27.	Economics Degree	28,025
28.	Educational Administration Degree	27,368
29.	Police Science Degree	24,065
30.	Electrical Engineering Degree	23,720
31.	Mechanical Engineering Degree	23,388
32.	Computer Degree	23,210
33.	Emergency Medical Technology Degree	21,333
34.	Special Education Teaching Degree	21,224
35.	Law Enforcement Administration Degree	21,156
36.	Truck and Bus Driver Degree	20,345
37.	Curriculum and Instruction Degree	19,325
38.	Dental Assistant Degree	18,410
39.	Early Childhood Education Degree	18,187
40.	Culinary Arts Degree	18,112
41.	Mathematics Degree	17,753
42.	Art Studies Degree	17,206
43.	Medical Degree	16,273
44.	Chemistry Degree	16,213
45.	Management Information Systems Degree	15,320
46.	Social Sciences Degree	14,742
47.	Computer Science Degree	14,568
48.	Civil Engineering Degree	14,555
49.	Secondary Education Degree	14,464
50.	Paralegal Degree	14,174
51.	Journalism Degree	14,158
52.	Computer Systems Networking Degree	13,791
53.	Administrative Assistant Degree	13,618
54.	Pharmacy Technician Degree	13,485
55.	Counseling and Guidance Services Degree	13,331
56.	Human Resources Degree	13,288
57.	Welding Technology Degree	13,163
58.	Electrician Degree	13,146
59.	Public Administration Degree	12,965
60.	International Relations and Affairs Degree	12,730
61.	Heating and Air Conditioning Degree	12,591
62.	Health Care Administration Degree	12,460
63.	Physical Education Degree	12,269
64.	Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology Degree	11,884
65.	Bookkeeping Degree	11,587
66.	Pharmacy Degree	11,329
67.	Information Science Studies Degree	11,252
68.	Biological and Physical Sciences Degree	11,194
69.	Child Development Degree	11,129
70.	Spanish Language and Literature Degree	11,066
71.	Fine Studio Arts Degree	11,044
72.	Health and Physical Education Degree	10,956
73.	Medical Administration Degree	10,918
74.	Medical Insurance Coding Degree	10,587
75.	Drama Degree	10,536
76.	Anthropology Degree	10,385
77.	Music Degree	10,305
78.	Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree	10,134
79.	Fire-Fighting Degree	9,870
80.	Humanistic Studies Degree	9,803
81.	Medical Radiologic Technology Degree	9,644
82.	Architecture Degree	9,554
83.	Media Studies Degree	9,402
84.	Aesthetician Degree	9,314
85.	Surgical Technology Degree	9,131
86.	Counseling Psychology Degree	9,067
87.	Interior Design Degree	9,024
88.	International Business Degree	9,016
89.	Speech Degree	9,007
90.	Information Technology Degree	8,684
91.	Physical Therapy Degree	8,425
92.	Reading Teacher Education Degree	8,422
93.	Philosophy Degree	8,343
94.	Physics Degree	7,799
95.	Graphic Design Degree	7,589
96.	Music Performance Degree	7,588
97.	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Degree	7,539
98.	Medical Insurance Specialist Degree	7,507
99.	Radio and Television Degree	7,342
100.	Dental Hygiene Degree	7,217
101.	Respiratory Care Therapy Degree	7,211
102.	Library Science, Librarianship Degree	7,192
103.	Hospitality Administration and Management Degree	7,190
104.	Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree	7,180
105.	Commercial and Advertising Art Degree	6,905
106.	Human Development and Family Studies Degree	6,851
107.	Medical Office Assistant Degree	6,749
108.	Chemical Engineering Degree	6,736
109.	Radiologic Technology Degree	6,732
110.	Child Care Provider Degree	6,705
111.	Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology Degree	6,698
112.	Health Services Degree	6,643
113.	Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Degree	6,633
114.	Management Science Degree	6,401
115.	Computer Engineering Degree	6,394
116.	Divinity and Ministry Degree	6,359
117.	Biochemistry Degree	6,273
118.	Theology Degree	6,241
119.	Criminology Degree	6,171
120.	Nail Technician Degree	5,954
121.	Diesel Mechanics Degree	5,901
122.	Advertising Degree	5,815
123.	Geography Degree	5,695
124.	Operations Management and Supervision Degree	5,633
125.	Medical Records Technology Degree	5,593
126.	Engineering Degree	5,562
127.	Organizational Behavior Studies Degree	5,511
128.	Refrigeration Technology Degree	5,445
129.	Public Health Degree	5,438
130.	Human Services Degree	5,421
131.	Marine Science, Merchant Marine Officer Degree	5,335
132.	Cinematography and Film Degree	5,333
133.	Biomedical and Medical Engineering Degree	5,315
134.	Drafting and Design Degree	5,294
135.	Family and Consumer Sciences Degree	5,272
136.	Religious Studies Degree	5,187
137.	Corrections Degree	5,177
138.	Fashion Merchandising Degree	5,130
139.	Web and Digital Design Degree	5,006
140.	Industrial Engineering Degree	4,995
141.	Physician Assistant Degree	4,977
142.	Creative Writing Degree	4,966
143.	Phlebotomy Degree	4,944
144.	Clinical Psychology Degree	4,925
145.	Dentistry Degree	4,911
146.	Ultrasound Technology Degree	4,890
147.	Business Economics Degree	4,860
148.	Veterinary Assistant Degree	4,777
149.	Art History Degree	4,718
150.	Animal Sciences Degree	4,716
151.	Design and Visual Communications Degree	4,678
152.	Music Teacher Education Degree	4,669
153.	Physical Therapist Assistant Degree	4,611
154.	Biblical Studies Degree	4,583
155.	Public Relations Degree	4,566
156.	Geology and Earth Science Degree	4,505
157.	Child Care Degree	4,455
158.	Occupational Therapy Degree	4,452
159.	Carpentry Degree	4,399
160.	Barber Degree	4,352
161.	Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Degree	4,344
162.	Middle School Education Degree	4,343
163.	Medical Office Administration Degree	4,341
164.	Fashion and Apparel Design Degree	4,217
165.	Community Organization and Advocacy Degree	4,216
166.	Educational and Instructional Media Design Degree	4,173
167.	Sales Degree	4,169
168.	English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree	4,158
169.	Real Estate Degree	4,153
170.	Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary Degree	4,073
171.	Teaching English As Second Language Instructor Degree	3,997
172.	Cad Drafting and Design Degree	3,891
173.	Nursing Science Degree	3,862
174.	Baking and Pastry Degree	3,855
175.	Mathematics Teacher Education Degree	3,730
176.	Hotel Administration Degree	3,716
177.	Environmental Studies Degree	3,690
178.	Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects Degree	3,685
179.	Communication Disorders Degree	3,642
180.	Construction Engineering Technology Degree	3,633
181.	Kindergarten and Preschool Education Degree	3,569
182.	Aviation Degree	3,510
183.	Office Management Degree	3,488
184.	Parks and Recreation Management Degree	3,463
185.	Web and Multimedia Management Degree	3,412
186.	Computer Systems Technology Degree	3,396
187.	Data Entry Technology Degree	3,381
188.	Global Studies Degree	3,373
189.	Computer and Information Systems Security Degree	3,347
190.	Aircraft Powerplant Technology Degree	3,301
191.	Photography Degree	3,287
192.	Public Policy Degree	3,258
193.	Osteopathic Medicine Degree	3,232
194.	Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Degree	3,232
195.	Parks and Recreation Degree	3,178
196.	Clinical Laboratory Technician Degree	3,175
197.	Speech and Language Pathology Degree	3,136
198.	Industrial Technology Degree	3,083
199.	Aircraft Mechanic and Maintenance Degree	3,058
200.	Jewelry and Crafts Degree	3,043
201.	Computer Programming Degree	3,029
202.	Data Entry and Microcomputer Applications Degree	3,016
203.	Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Degree	3,010
204.	Social Studies Teacher Education Degree	2,997
205.	Military Technologies Degree	2,994
206.	French Language and Literature Degree	2,976
207.	Logistics and Materials Management Degree	2,945
208.	Environmental Science Degree	2,929
209.	Entrepreneurial Studies Degree	2,907
210.	Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Degree	2,898
211.	Urban Planning Degree	2,881
212.	General Office Occupations and Clerical Services Degree	2,854
213.	Mechanical Engineering Degree	2,847
214.	Machine Tool Technology Degree	2,840
215.	Athletic Training Degree	2,823
216.	Film Studies Degree	2,799
217.	Nutrition and Wellness Studies Degree	2,796
218.	Clinical Laboratory Science Degree	2,790
219.	Radio and Television Broadcasting Degree	2,745
220.	Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Degree	2,744
221.	Dietetics Degree	2,678
222.	Visual and Performing Arts Degree	2,662
223.	Chiropractic Degree	2,639
224.	Apparel and Textiles Degree	2,628
225.	Art Teacher Education Degree	2,619
226.	Neuroscience Degree	2,606
227.	Engineering Technology Degree	2,552
228.	School Psychology Degree	2,543
229.	Systems Engineering Degree	2,539
230.	Medical Records Administration Degree	2,533
231.	Airline Pilot and Flight Crew Degree	2,513
232.	Veterinary Medicine Degree	2,504
233.	Data Processing Degree	2,487
234.	Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair Degree	2,478
235.	Customer Service Support Degree	2,469
236.	Health Teacher Education Degree	2,437
237.	Computer Graphics Degree	2,422
238.	Recording Arts Technology Degree	2,383
239.	Higher Education Administration Degree	2,343
240.	Foodservice Administration and Management Degree	2,330
241.	Cell and Molecular Biology Degree	2,328
242.	Biomedical Sciences Degree	2,320
243.	Statistics Degree	2,303
244.	Horticulture Degree	2,294
245.	Computer Installation and Repair Technology Degree	2,294
246.	Linguistics Degree	2,291
247.	Engineering and Industrial Management Degree	2,208
248.	Fire Protection and Safety Technology Degree	2,205
249.	Architectural Drafting Cad Degree	2,192
250.	Foreign Languages and Literatures Degree	2,175
251.	Bilingual and Multilingual Education Degree	2,172
252.	Cooking and Related Culinary Arts Degree	2,148
253.	Digital Communication and Media Degree	2,142
254.	Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration and Management Degree	2,126
255.	Dance Degree	2,111
256.	Behavioral Sciences Degree	2,111
257.	Microbiology Degree	2,077
258.	Construction Management Degree	2,074
259.	Banking and Financial Support Degree	2,068
260.	Teacher Assistant Degree	2,062
261.	Computer Systems Analysis Degree	2,058
262.	Building and Property Management Degree	2,031
263.	Occupational Therapist Assistant Degree	2,030
264.	Agriculture Degree	2,030
265.	United States Studies Degree	2,028
266.	Marriage Counseling and Family Therapy Degree	2,024
267.	Educational Psychology Degree	2,011
268.	Forensic Science Degree	2,009
269.	Agricultural Business Degree	2,002
270.	Architectural Engineering Technology Degree	1,961
271.	Zoology and Animal Biology Degree	1,933
272.	Cardiovascular Technology Degree	1,926
273.	Family Practice Nurse Degree	1,909
274.	Medical Transcription Degree	1,903
275.	Labor and Industrial Relations Degree	1,888
276.	Mental Health Technician Degree	1,881
277.	Science Teacher Education Degree	1,840
278.	Public Health Education and Promotion Degree	1,830
279.	Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision Degree	1,806
280.	Religious Education Degree	1,777
281.	Nursing Administration Degree	1,759
282.	Civil Engineering Technology Degree	1,758
283.	Music Management and Merchandising Degree	1,746
284.	Accounting and Finance Degree	1,742
285.	Computer Engineering Technology Degree	1,719
286.	Natural Resources, Conservation Degree	1,709
287.	Plumbing Technology Degree	1,691
288.	Talmudic Studies Degree	1,690
289.	Industrial Electronics Technology Degree	1,685
290.	Non-Profit, Public, Organizational Management Degree	1,678
291.	Tourism and Travel Services Management Degree	1,675
292.	Adult and Continuing Education Degree	1,666
293.	Bartending Degree	1,664
294.	Materials Engineering Degree	1,662
295.	Machine Shop Technology Degree	1,661
296.	Nutrition Sciences Degree	1,657
297.	Applied Mathematics Degree	1,657
298.	Trade and Industrial Teacher Education Degree	1,649
299.	Aviation and Airway Management Degree	1,642
300.	Womens Studies Degree	1,639

Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008

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