Pathways & Programs
California has identified fifteen leading "Industry Sectors." Each sector is home to several career pathways, and each pathway encompasses a variety of occupations.
Click on the industry sectors and pathways that interest you for details about the different occupations within that job family/cluster.
Click on the AVC Program links to learn about the different programs that we offer that are related to each career pathway. Note that many careers may require education beyond a Certificate or Associate degree.
To view all of the programs offered at Antelope Valley College and their requirements, visit our Counseling Center's Recommended Program Sequences web page.
For comparative information about the earnings of recent graduates who received an award in a specific program area at California community colleges, including Antelope Valley College, check out Salary Surfer.
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Career Pathways:
AVC Programs:
- Agriculture/Park and Landscape Management
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Electrical Technology
- Electronics Technology
- Engineering
- Geosciences
- Physical Sciences
- Water Treatment
- Welding
Arts, Media & Entertainment
Career Pathways:
Media & Design Arts, Performing Arts, and Production & Managerial Arts
AVC Programs:
- Art
- Business
- Commercial Music
- Commercial Photography
- Communication Studies
- Computer Applications, Computer Networking, and Computer Information Science
- Digital Media
- English
- Film and Television
- Music
- Theatre Arts
Building Trades & Construction
Career Pathways:
AVC Programs:
- Agriculture/Park and Landscape Management
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Drafting/Computer Aided Design
- Electrical Technology
- Electronics Technology
- Engineering
- Geosciences
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Real Estate
- Welding
Education, Child Care & Family Services
Career Pathways:
Child Development, Consumer Services, Education, and Family & Human Services
AVC Programs:
- Anthropology
- Art
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Education
- Communication Studies
- Deaf Studies
- Education-Instructional Aide
- English
- Geosciences
- History
- Kinesiology
- Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Mathematics
- Music
- Office Technology
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
Energy & Utilities
Career Pathways:
AVC Programs:
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Computer Applications, Computer Networking, and Computer Information Science
- Drafting/Computer Aided Design
- Electrical Technology
- Electronics Technology
- Engineering
- Geosciences
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Water Treatment
- Welding
Engineering & Design
Career Pathways:
AVC Programs:
- Airframe Manufacturing Technology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Applications, Computer Networking, and Computer Information Science
- Drafting/Computer Aided Design
- Electrical Technology
- Electronics Technology
- Engineering
- Geosciences
- Mathematics
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Water Treatment
- Welding
Fashion & Interior Design
Career Pathways:
Fashion Design, Manufacturing & Merchandising, and Interior Design, Furnishings & Maintenance
AVC Programs:
- Art
- Business
- Commercial Photography
- Digital Media
- Drafting/Computer Aided Design
- Electrical Technology
- Electronics Technology
- Engineering
- Film and Television
- Theatre Arts
Finance & Business
Career Pathways:
Accounting Services, Banking & Related Services, and Business Financial Management
AVC Programs:
- Accounting-Professional Bookkeeping
- Business
- Computer Applications, Computer Networking, and Computer Information Science
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Office Technology
- Real Estate
Health Science & Medical Technology
Career Pathways:
AVC Programs:
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Applications, Computer Networking, and Computer Information Science
- Drafting/Computer Aided Design
- Emergency Medical Technology
- Engineering
- Kinesiology
- Mathematics
- Medical Assisting
- Office Technology
- Physics
- Radiologic Technology
- Registered Nursing
- Respiratory Care
- Vocational Nursing
Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation
Career Pathways:
AVC Programs:
- Anthropology
- Art
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Deaf Studies
- Digital Media
- Film and Television
- Geosciences
- History
- Kinesiology
- Sociology
- Spanish
Information & Communication Technology
Career Pathways:
AVC Programs:
- Anthropology
- Business
- Communication Studies
- Computer Applications, Computer Networking, and Computer Information Science
- Digital Media
- Drafting/Computer Aided Design
- Electronics Technology
- Engineering
- English
- Film and Television
- Office Technology
Manufacturing & Product Development
Career Pathways:
Programs:
- Aeronautical and Aviation Technology
- Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly
- Airframe Manufacturing Technology
- Anthropology
- Art
- Auto Body
- Automotive Technology
- Computer Applications, Computer Networking, and Computer Information Science
- Digital Media
- Drafting/Computer Aided Design
- Electrical Technology
- Electronics Technology
- Engineering
- Welding
Marketing, Sales & Service
Career Pathways:
E-commerce, Entrepreneurship, International Trade, and Professional Sales & Marketing
AVC Programs:
- Accounting-Professional Bookkeeping
- Anthropology
- Art
- Business
- Commercial Photography
- Communication Studies
- Computer Applications, Computer Networking, and Computer Information Science
- Digital Media
- Economics
- English
- Mathematics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Real Estate
- Sociology
- Spanish
Public Services
Career Pathways:
Human Services, Legal & Government Services, and Protective Services
AVC Programs:
- Anthropology
- Administration of Justice
- Business
- Child and Family Education
- Communication Studies
- Deaf Studies
- Emergency Medical Technology
- Fire Technology
- Office Technology
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
Transportation
Career Pathways:
AVC Programs:
Information and Welcome Center
Counseling Services
Community College Pathway to Law School
Office for Students with Disabilities
Student Support Services
Guardian Scholars Foster Youth
Undocumented Non-Citizens (AB540)
Important Places