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American River College

American
#5894 / #2054
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Community college in Foothill Farms, California

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About American River College

According to Wikipedia, American River College is a public community college in unincorporated Sacramento, California. It is part of the California Community Colleges System. History The college was opened in 1955 as American River Junior College, on the site of the old Grant Technical College. It moved to its current location in 1958, occupying eight newly built office complexes and the original Cameron ranch house. In 1965 the college became a part of the Los Rios Community College District and became American River College. Today, along with Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College and Sacramento City College, ARC is directed by a seven-member board of trustees elected by voters residing in the district.

American River College's Online Degrees

AA in History of the Creative Arts
  • Required Credits: 18
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AST in Business Administaration
Degree Concentrations
  • Transfer
  • Required Credits: 25
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AA in General Business
  • Required Credits: 35
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AA in Management
  • Required Credits: 24
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AA in Small Business Management
  • Required Credits: 34
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Accounting
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Computer Applications for Small Business
  • Required Credits: 17
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Conflict Management
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Entrepreneurship
  • Required Credits: 13
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in General Business - Introduction
  • Required Credits: 13
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Internet Marketing
  • Required Credits: 14
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Leadership in Action: Organizational Systems
  • Required Credits: 9
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Leadership in Action: Organizational Variation
  • Required Credits: 6
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Management
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Project Management
  • Required Credits: 13
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Retail Management (WAFC)
  • Required Credits: 25
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AS in Computer Information System
Degree Concentrations
  • PC Support Management
  • Required Credits: 32
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Computer Information System
Degree Concentrations
  • Microcomputer Applications
  • PC Support
  • Required Credits: 21
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Network Administration Essentials - Windows
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Assistant Teacher
  • Required Credits: 6
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AA in Language Studies
Degree Concentrations
  • American Sign Language
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Required Credits: 18
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AA in The Individual and Society
  • Required Credits: 18
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Activity Leader
  • Required Credits: 6.5
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AS in General Science
  • Required Credits: 18
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

American River College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Graduation Rate
29%

How Much Does American River College Cost To Attend?

Fees (in-state)
$1,288

How Much Do American River College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from American River College, then you can expect to earn an average of $38,100 per year. You also have a 73% chance of being employed after 10 years.

American River College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
16,02116,021

Where is American River College?

American River College is located at 4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento CA 95841-4286

How Safe is American River College?

Sacramento has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is American River College Known For?

American River College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

American River College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Sociology
#2142
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#2150
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#786
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Computer Science
#3156
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#3165
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#943
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Political Science
#3273
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#3284
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#1067
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Criminal Justice
#1724
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#1727
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#1072
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Mathematics
#3486
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#3529
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#1131
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Earth Sciences
#2929
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#2948
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#1171
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Philosophy
#3504
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#3533
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#1277
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Medical
#3768
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#3771
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#1451
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Business
#4183
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#4184
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#1540
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History
#3433
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#3445
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#1578
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history Degrees
Communications
#5015
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#5036
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#1857
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communications Degrees
Psychology
#4365
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#4376
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#1884
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Economics
#7773
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#7775
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#1962
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Literature
#5188
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#5213
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#2045
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Education
#5971
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#5974
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#2064
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Anthropology
#4790
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#4796
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#2074
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Biology
#7496
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#7514
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#2159
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Physics
#8428
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#8445
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#2521
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Engineering
#11743
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#11748
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#2932
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Who Are American River College's Most Influential Alumni?

American River College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of American River College's most famous alumni:

Anthony Swofford
Anthony Swofford
An American writer and former U.S. Marine.
Mandisa
Mandisa
An American singer.
Mike White
Mike White
An American baseball player.

Who Are American River College's Most Influential Faculty?

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