General Computer Programming at American River College
If you plan to study General Computer Programming, 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 general computer programming graduations were recorded at American River College.
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Online & Distance Learning at American River College
Online coursework is an option at American River College. Of 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) studied exclusively online and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Computer Programming graduates at American River College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Computer Programming graduates at American River College are 36% women (5) and 64% men (9).
General Computer Programming Associate’s Program at American River College
Among the 12 associate’s general computer programming degrees awarded at American River College, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Programming associate’s degree recipients at American River College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of General Computer Programming associate’s degree recipients at American River College, lower than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Computer Programming Graduates
Those who complete General Computer Programming program at American River College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Computer Programming majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $107,799 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
| Software Developers | $76,447 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $35,659 |
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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