by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at American River. You can study it at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 34 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, American River as a strong choice for general social sciences, placing at #34 out of 158 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 34 of 158 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in California | 9 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general social sciences at American River, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 400 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American River College conferred 400 associate’s degrees in general social sciences.
American River holds a strong position among schools offering general social sciences at the associate’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $11,328 |
| Fees | $1,288 | $1,288 |
Find out more about American River tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 34% of general social sciences associate’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of general social sciences associate’s degree graduates at American River are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American River College with a associate’s in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 108 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 44 |
American River conferred 400 associate’s degrees in social sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
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