74 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Child Development program at California Polytechnic State University focuses on the period of physical, cognitive and social growth from conception through emerging adulthood.

The Comparative Ethnic Studies program at California Polytechnic State University provides an in depth look at the interdisciplinary study of the differences between people — mainly race, ethnicity and nation, but also sexuality, gender and other factors — and how these differences shape the way people interact.

The Computer Engineering program at California Polytechnic State University prepares you to develop new computer hardware, design and implement software applications, and enhance the capabilities of networks and communications systems.

The Software Engineering program at California Polytechnic State University prepares you to design, build and maintain software for computers, business applications, games, network control systems and more.

The Food Science program at California Polytechnic State University provides an indepth look at the study of the physical, biological and chemical makeup of food. It looks at the concepts of food chemistry, analysis, microbiology, processing and engineering to assure food quality and safety.

Mathematics is much more than the manipulation of numbers. Problem-solving, rigorous analysis, logical reasoning, modeling real-world systems — these are the skills and interests of a major in the Mathematics program at California Polytechnic State University.

The Wine and Viticulture program at California Polytechnic State University combines the study of cultivating wine grapes with the study of wines, winemaking and the wine business.

The Microbiology program at California Polytechnic State University provides an in depth look at the study of organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye — including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protists — and their impact on the larger world.

The Liberal Studies program at California Polytechnic State University is a pre-credential undergraduate teacher preparation program for a multiple-subject credential.

The Philosophy program at California Polytechnic State University provides the study of the fundamental questions of life, as well as the nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.

Studying in the Music program at California Polytechnic State University allows you to explore and understand its impact in today's culturally diverse world.

The Nutrition program at California Polytechnic State University provides an in depth look at the study of food, nutrients and their impact on health and well-being. Nutritionists focus on food from the chemistry to the cooking — from eating for wellness to prescribing diets for health and disease.

The Art and Design program at California Polytechnic State University focuses on the creation, history and theory of the visual arts and prepares you for careers or graduate study in graphic design, photography and video, or studio art.

The Graphic Communication program at California Polytechnic State University provides an in depth look at the study of how we convey meaning through visual design. This includes the creation, production, management and distribution of advertising, marketing, websites, mobile apps, books, packaging and other media in printed and digital form.

The Aerospace Engineering program at California Polytechnic State University prepares you to create more efficient and economical solutions for aircraft, spacecraft and related systems and equipment such as drones and satellites.

This Facility Engineering Technology course from California Polytechnic State University prepares students to manage and maintain the essential systems that keep critical facilities—such as hospitals, power plants, data centers and manufacturing plants—running smoothly and dependably.

The Sociology program at California Polytechnic State University offers courses that engage with the complexity and diversity of the world’s people — both their problems and their efforts to affect change.  Classes range from micro-level interactions among individuals and family units to issues shaping the global political economy.

The B.Sc. in Computer Science (Hons) at California Polytechnic State University involves an in-depth study of computer science fundamentals and practice, including programming concepts and languages, software engineering, operating systems and computer architecture.

Kinesiology combines scientific knowledge of how the body works with clinical knowledge of how to help people use their bodies better. If you’re fascinated by physical activity and want to use exercise to make an impact on health, society and quality of life, the Kinesiology program at California Polytechnic State University may be for you.

Graduates of the Environmental Earth and Soil Sciences program at California Polytechnic State University work to improve the fragile relationship between humans and the natural environment. They sustainably manage our utilization of land, water and other natural resources, and try to reduce the effects of climate change.