American River College
Sacramento, California · Public · 25,621 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 135 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,599 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,219 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,538 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,652 |
| $110k and up | $13,845 |
| All families (average) | $7,999 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $47,731 | +$10,755 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $43,319 | +$6,343 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $122,386 | +$85,410 | clears the bar | $12,750 | 0.1 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $100,258 | +$63,282 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 37% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.