General Physical Sciences at American River College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Physical Sciences, consider the program at American River College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
American River College is in Sacramento, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 116 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at American River College.
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Online & Distance Learning at American River College
Many students take online classes at American River College. Among 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Physical Sciences graduates at American River College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Physical Sciences graduates at American River College are 41% women (48) and 59% men (68).
General Physical Sciences Associate’s Program at American River College
Of the 116 associate’s general physical sciences degrees awarded at American River College, 41% were women (48) and 59% were men (68).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at American River College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 49 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| Unknown | 10 |
Minority students account for 49% of General Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at American River College, lower than the national average of 56%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Physical Sciences Concentrations at American River College
The General Physical Sciences program at American River College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Science | 116 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish General Physical Sciences program at American River College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for General Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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