Registered Nursing at American River College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at American River College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
American River College is in Sacramento, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 81 registered nursing degrees were granted at American River College.
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Studying Online at American River College
Online coursework is an option at American River College. Of 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at American River College
Use these rankings to compare American River College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #30 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #59 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #61 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #90 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #284 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at American River College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at American River College are 79% women (64) and 21% men (17).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at American River College
Of the 81 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at American River College, 79% were women (64) and 21% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at American River College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 52% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at American River College, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at American River College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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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