
American River College (ARC)
Sacramento, CAMost Popular Majors
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21%Social Sciences
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19%Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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12%Biological and Physical Sciences
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5%Physical Sciences
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3%Registered Nurse and Registered Nursing (RN)
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3%Psychology
All Majors & Degrees
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations | ||
Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ||
Natural Resources/Conservation | ||
Plant Nursery Operations and Management |
Arts & Humanities
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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American Sign Language (ASL) | ||
Art/Art Studies | ||
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ||
English Language and Literature | ||
Foreign Languages and Literatures | ||
General Music | ||
Interior Design | ||
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||
Professional, Technical, Business and Scientific Writing | ||
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | ||
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ||
Visual and Performing Arts |
Business
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ||
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ||
Business Administration and Management | ||
Business/Commerce | ||
Fashion/Apparel Design | ||
Office Management and Supervision | ||
Personnel and Retail Management and Organizational Behavior | ||
Real Estate | ||
Sales, Distribution and Marketing Operations | ||
Small Business Administration/Management | ||
Taxation |
Communication & Media
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Animation, Interactive Media, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ||
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ||
Computer Graphics | ||
Journalism | ||
Publishing & Digital Imaging | ||
Recording Arts Technology | ||
Web Page, Digital Multimedia, Information Resources, and Graphic Design |
Culinary Arts & Food Service
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Culinary Arts | ||
Culinary, Catering, and Restaurant Manager, Management |
Engineering
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Engineering Technology | ||
Telecommunications Engineering |
Family and Consumer Science Professions
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Adult Development and Aging | ||
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | ||
Child Care Provider/Assistant | ||
Child Care and Support Services Management |
Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Health and Physical Education | ||
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | ||
Physical Fitness Technician (Personal Training and Exercise Science) |
Funeral and Mortuary Services
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Funeral Service and Mortuary Science |
Health & Medical Services
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ||
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ||
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | ||
Nursing Assistant / Aide and Patient Care Assistant / Aide | ||
Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | ||
Registered Nurse and Registered Nursing (RN) | ||
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ||
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling |
Interdisciplinary Studies
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Biological and Physical Sciences |
Legal Professions
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal |
Mathematics and Statistics
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Mathematics |
Natural Sciences
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Physical Sciences |
Security and Protective Service Careers
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Criminal Justice/Police Science | ||
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician | ||
Human Services |
Skilled Trades
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | ||
Autobody Repair | ||
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ||
Carpentry/Carpenter | ||
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ||
Drywall Installation/Drywaller | ||
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ||
Electrician | ||
Industrial Electronics Technician | ||
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | ||
Welding Technology/Welder |
Social Sciences
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Anthropology | ||
Geography | ||
International Relations and Affairs | ||
Other Geography | ||
Other Psychology | ||
Political Science and Government | ||
Psychology | ||
Social Sciences | ||
Sociology |
Technician Careers
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Biomedical Technology/Technician | ||
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician |
Technology
Major | Certificate Program | Associates |
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Computer Programming/Programmer | ||
Computer Science | ||
Computer Support Specialist | ||
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ||
Computer and Information Sciences | ||
Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance (CIS, Internet Security) | ||
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ||
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | ||
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster |
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ARC Ratings & Reviews
Overall Rating for Academics:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 4 Reviews
50% of students gave American River College 5 stars in Academics.
Student Ratings
haley fillmore Student at This School - Grad Year 2013
I take 12 units a semester, and 9 units for summer classes. I do very well, and use my resources so I can make my schedule as flexible as possible. I worked after my classes, and picked my teachers according to my sleep/work schedule.
nicholas batchelor Student at This School - Grad Year 2014
I can only speak for the classes that i have taken (which are) Electronic Technology, spanish, hortaculture. I was informed while already enrolled so it had no effect on me taking classes at ARC, that ARC has the top rated electronics and hortaculture departments/programs of all community colleges in the state and in some cases the nation. my teachers are all such cool people! There always ready and willing to help you understand and know how to communicate with students so that goal of knowledge is easily accomplished. most classes are kept to 30 students to provide space to work at lab stations, this small size helps to get the one on one you need to really learn. although with all these budget cuts i can forsee much larger class sizes or much longer waits to get into required classes, which also= less one on one available from the teachers= allbad for the students! At the moment the classes are still at a good place....get in while you still can!!
ARC Academic Details
Academic Calendar | Semester |
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Retention Rate | 70% |
Carnegie Class | Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus |
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Specialty Study Options
- Independent Study
- Day Classes
- Night Classes
- Online Classes
Faculty Ethnic Diversity
- Caucasian: 68
- Unknown and Other: 12
- Latino: 8
- Asian: 6
- African American: 4
- American Indian or Alaska native: 1
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 1
Caucasian | 68 |
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Unknown and Other | 12 |
Latino | 8 |
Asian | 6 |
African American | 4 |
American Indian or Alaska native | 1 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
Faculty at American River College
Total Faculty | 995 |
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Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 28 |
Full-Time Professors | 706 |
Male Faculty | 485 |
Part-Time Professors | 653 |
Women Faculty | 510 |
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