Geography at American River College
If you are interested in studying Geography, consider the program at American River College. Get started with the following essential facts.
American River College sits in Sacramento, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 geography degrees were awarded at American River College.
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Online & Distance Learning at American River College
Distance learning is available at American River College. Among 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) studied exclusively online and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Geography graduates at American River College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geography graduates at American River College are 17% women (1) and 83% men (5).
Geography Associate’s Program at American River College
Of the 6 associate’s geography degrees awarded at American River College, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography associate’s degree recipients at American River College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Geography associate’s degree recipients at American River College, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Geography Graduates
Students who finish Geography program at American River College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Geography graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $123,658 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Geographers | $77,391 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,034 |
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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