Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
AS, Certificate
Total Programs
54
Online Programs
14
Offered Degrees at RACC
Reading Area Community College is categorized by Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Multicampus by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Reading Area Community College offers 54 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. 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 | 39 | 12 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 5 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 10 | 1 |
| Total | 54 | 14 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
RACC Associate's Programs
Reading Area Community College offers Associate's degree with 39 major programs. Among them 12 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Communication and Media Studies (other) | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 18 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✔ | 16 | - |
| Information Science/Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 12 | |
| Education | ✔ | 10 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 18 | |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | ✔ | 18 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Child Development | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 6 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 63 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| General Studies | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✔ | 57 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✔ | 20 | |
| Physical Sciences | ✔ | 20 | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Science Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✔ | 34 | |
| Psychology | ✔ | 34 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 25 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✔ | 15 | |
| Social Work | ✔ | 15 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 7 | |
| Social Sciences | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 82 | |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 43 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 97 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 70 | - |
| Accounting | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Accounting and Business/Management | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 2 | - |
RACC Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Reading Area Community College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 5 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Information Science/Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | - | - |
RACC 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Reading Area Community College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 10 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 7 | |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Science Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | - | - |
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