Economics at American River College
If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at American River College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
American River College is located in Sacramento, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 66 economics degrees were granted at American River College.
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Online Class Availability at American River College
Many students take online classes at American River College. Of 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) studied exclusively online and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at American River College
Rankings can help you compare American River College’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 463 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #23 of 129 |
| Best Value | California | #25 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #35 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #39 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #185 of 466 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Economics graduates at American River College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at American River College are 45% women (30) and 55% men (36).
Economics Associate’s Program at American River College
Of the 66 associate’s economics degrees awarded at American River College, 45% were women (30) and 55% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics associate’s degree recipients at American River College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Economics associate’s degree recipients at American River College, below the national average of 67%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at American River College
This Economics program at American River College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 66 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at American River College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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