General Economics at American River College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Economics, 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 66 general economics degrees were awarded at American River College.
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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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Economics graduates at American River College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Economics graduates at American River College are 45% women (30) and 55% men (36).
General Economics Associate’s Program at American River College
Of the 66 associate’s general economics graduates at American River College, 45% were women (30) and 55% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General 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 |
Minority students account for 55% of General 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Those who complete General Economics program at American River College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for General Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
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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