Rio Salado College
Tempe, Arizona · Public · 11,668 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Arizona high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr). Another 118 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,800 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,182 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,356 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,871 |
| $110k and up | $13,425 |
| All families (average) | $8,341 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,135 | +$13,643 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,390 | +$23,898 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $51,899 | +$15,407 | clears the bar | $12,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $54,628 | +$18,136 | clears the bar | $8,125 | 0.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 7% of students receive Pell grants · 8% 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.