Social Sciences at American River College
American River is located in Sacramento, California and approximately 25,422 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
American River Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Social Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in Social Sciences
American River Social Sciences Rankings
Social Sciences Student Demographics at American River
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at American River College.
American River Social Sciences Associate’s Program
American River does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in social sciences graduates 13% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from American River College with a associate's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 132 |
| White | 225 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 79 |
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
The following social sciences concentations are available at American River College. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from American River College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 451 |
| Sociology | 50 |
| Economics | 48 |
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Anthropology | 20 |
| Geography & Cartography | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
Related Majors
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- History
- English Language & Literature
Careers That Social Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in social sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for American River College.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 112,960 | $80,510 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 98,590 | $78,090 |
| Managers | 66,300 | $143,350 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 7,950 | $93,790 |
| Statisticians | 5,650 | $99,860 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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