Design & Applied Arts at American River College
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, 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 located in Sacramento, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at American River College.
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Online Class Availability at American River College
Many students take online classes at American River College. Among 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 Design & Applied Arts graduates at American River College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at American River College are 85% women (17) and 15% men (3).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at American River College
Of the 16 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at American River College, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at American River College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 56% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at American River College, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at American River College
This Design & Applied Arts program at American River College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fashion Design | 5 |
| Interior Design | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at American River College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
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.