Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 2,570 Associate and 1,084 1-2 Years certificates were awareded by ARC.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Associate9502,570
1-2 Years certificates4401,084
2-4 Years Certificate10-
Total19803,990

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at American River College based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
Associate
Associate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$91,500
Social Sciences$19,500

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at American River College based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
AssociateDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at ARC by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years CertificateAssociate
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 3 completers-
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations1-
Landscaping and Groundskeeping2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies 11 completers-
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant1-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician10-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 3 completers-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Computer Graphics3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services 6 completers-
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts6-
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 6 completers-
Telecommunications Technology/Technician2-
Biomedical Technology/Technician1-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 7 completers-
American Sign Language (ASL)0-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 27 completers-
Adult Development and Aging5-
Child Care and Support Services Management7-
Child Care Provider/Assistant15-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 38 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal38-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 787 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies787-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 13 completers-
Criminal Justice/Police Science0-
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 11 completers-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography11-
Geography (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Construction Trades 114 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter9-
Electrician52-
Drywall Installation/Drywaller53-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mechanics and Repairers 14 completers-
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair8-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology2-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Precision Production Trades 14 completers-
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking10-
Welding Technology/Welder1-
Cabinetmaking and Millwork3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 2 completers-
Fashion/Apparel Design1-
Interior Design1-
Drawing0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 7 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 13 completers-
Business Administration and Management0-
Retail Management2-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping7-
Real Estate4-
Total1,084
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mechanics and Repairers 0 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Total0
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 5 completers-
Landscaping and Groundskeeping5-
Plant Nursery Operations and Management0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 15 completers-
Natural Resources/Conservation15-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 9 completers-
Area Studies (other)2-
Women's Studies7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 27 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric19-
Journalism8-
Advertising0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies 40 completers-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician17-
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design23-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 108 completers-
Computer Programming/Programmer24-
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications0-
Computer Science38-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration8-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications15-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance13-
Computer Support Specialist10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services 40 completers-
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science25-
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts0-
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager15-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 29 completers-
Pre-Engineering29-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 10 completers-
Biomedical Technology/Technician6-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 85 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures59-
Spanish Language and Literature16-
American Sign Language (ASL)7-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 82 completers-
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies5-
Adult Development and Aging12-
Child Care Provider/Assistant61-
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 46 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal46-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 13 completers-
English Language and Literature13-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 1 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 13 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 31 completers-
Mathematics31-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 388 completers-
Biological and Physical Sciences367-
Behavioral Sciences21-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 30 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies1-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness10-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science19-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 1 completers-
Philosophy1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 116 completers-
Physical Sciences109-
Geology/Earth Science1-
Physics6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 159 completers-
Psychology159-
Psychology (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 100 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration76-
Criminal Justice/Police Science0-
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician24-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 585 completers$19,500
Social Sciences411$19,500
Anthropology26-
Economics60-
Geography3-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography6-
Geography (other)0-
International Relations and Affairs3-
Political Science and Government31-
Sociology45-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Construction Trades 1 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter0-
Electrician1-
Drywall Installation/Drywaller0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mechanics and Repairers 23 completers-
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair16-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician5-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Precision Production Trades 11 completers-
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking1-
Welding Technology/Welder10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 73 completers-
Visual and Performing Arts9-
Dance0-
Fashion/Apparel Design6-
Interior Design8-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts7-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology4-
Film/Cinema/Video Studies7-
Art/Art Studies16-
Music16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 122 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist25-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)9-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist17-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling15-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse56$91,500
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 360 completers-
Business/Commerce25-
Business Administration and Management238-
Office Management and Supervision1-
Retail Management0-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping59-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science9-
Small Business Administration/Management12-
Real Estate13-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 20 completers-
History20-
Total2,570