Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
Not Offered
Total Programs
222
Offered Degrees at ARC
American River College is categorized by Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Multicampus by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, American River College offers 222 programs through on-site (classroom) only. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 100 | 0 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 8 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 63 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 49 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 222 | 0 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
ARC Associate's Programs
American River College offers Associate's degree with 100 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Associate's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Area Studies (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 26 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Advertising | ✕ | - | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 102 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 41 | - |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 42 | |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Pre-Engineering | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 78 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | ✕ | 51 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 6 | - |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 76 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Adult Development and Aging | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 68 | - |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 41 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 41 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 25 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | ✕ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 34 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 40 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 40 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 344 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 317 | - |
| Behavioral Sciences | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 25 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 139 | |
| Physical Sciences | ✕ | 116 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 183 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 183 | - |
| Psychology (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 56 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 40 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 552 | |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | 400 | $19,500 |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 66 | - |
| Geography | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Geography (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | ✕ | - | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 39 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Electrician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Drywall Installation/Drywaller | ✕ | - | - |
| Building Construction Technology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 26 | |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | ✕ | - | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 77 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Dance | ✕ | - | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 139 | |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 81 | $91,500 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 317 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 236 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 35 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 1 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 25 | - |
| History | ✕ | 25 | - |
ARC Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
American River College offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 8 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Adult Development and Aging | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Electrician | ✕ | - | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Interior Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | - | - |
ARC Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
American River College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 63 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ✕ | - | - |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Graphics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 72 | |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Adult Development and Aging | ✕ | - | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 69 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | ✕ | - | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 40 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 40 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 99 | |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Electrician | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Drywall Installation/Drywaller | ✕ | 79 | - |
| Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 44 | |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 30 | |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | - | - |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 53 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Taxation | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 1 | - |
ARC 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
American River College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 49 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ✕ | - | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Graphics | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | ✕ | - | - |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Adult Development and Aging | ✕ | - | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 25 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 833 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 833 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | - | - |
| Geography (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 669 | |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 476 | - |
| Electrician | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Drywall Installation/Drywaller | ✕ | 98 | - |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | ✕ | 68 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 50 | |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | ✕ | 36 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Drawing | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | - | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 7 | - |
ARC 2-4 Years Certificate Programs
American River College offers 2-4 Years Certificate degree with 2 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 2-4 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
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