Social Sciences at American River College
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at American River College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
American River College is located in Sacramento, CA.
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Studying Online at American River College
Many students take online classes at American River College. Of 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at American River College
Rankings can help you compare American River College’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #21 of 930 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 197 |
| Best Value | California | #32 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #49 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #57 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #219 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from American River College
Those who finish American River College’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,748 |
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 3 years | $31,533 |
| 4 years | $45,642 |
| 5 years | $52,793 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from American River College earn a median of $45,642, compared with $45,428 for all American River College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at American River College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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