Communication Sciences at American River College
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, take a look at what American River College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
American River College sits in Sacramento, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 communication sciences degrees were awarded 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.
Communication Sciences Rankings at American River College
Use these rankings to compare American River College’s Communication Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #7 of 26 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #26 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #32 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #152 of 315 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at American River College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at American River College are 83% women (30) and 17% men (6).
Communication Sciences Associate’s Program at American River College
Of the 24 associate’s communication sciences degrees awarded at American River College, 79% were women (19) and 21% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences associate’s degree recipients at American River College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Communication Sciences associate’s degree recipients at American River College, below the national average of 62%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at American River College
This Communication Sciences program at American River College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 36 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Communication Sciences program at American River College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Communication Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Audiologists | $54,746 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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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