Computer Science at American River College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, consider the program at American River College. Get started with the following essential facts.
American River College sits in Sacramento, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 41 computer science degrees were awarded at American River College.
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Studying Online at American River College
Distance learning is available 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
Take a look at the composition of Computer Science graduates at American River College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at American River College are 17% women (7) and 83% men (34).
Computer Science Associate’s Program at American River College
Among the 41 associate’s computer science degrees awarded at American River College, 17% were women (7) and 83% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at American River College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at American River College, below the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at American River College
The Computer Science program at American River College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 41 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Students who finish Computer Science program at American River College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
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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