American River College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

American River College at a glance

• 25,621

  students enrolled

• 3,790

  degrees and certificates a year

• 37%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $7,999

  average net price a year

  Tuition $0 in state, $11,520 out of state

• $34,072

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,162

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  75% working

What students study

AI and data programs

American River College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around American River College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Sacramento County, where the college is.

• 1,333

  open professional jobs

• 191

  entry level

  10 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  39 jobs

• 5.3%

  unemployment in Sacramento County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $88,724

  median household income

  Sacramento County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, business & management, psychology, which lead to research (9 open), programs (40 open), human resources (97 open), finance (142 open), sales (169 open), operations (174 open).

Hiring most: Sutter Health (44), Block (11), Pacific Staffing (11), Amazon (10), Voyager Technologies (10), BKF Engineers (9), Nalu Medical (9), Nexstar Media Group (8).

What they hire for: Operations (174), Sales (169), Engineering (160), Finance (142), Human Resources (97), Marketing (82). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Sacramento Works, Inc. Board.

• AJCC Elk GroveSacramento · Monday - Friday* 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursdays during the school year, we are open until 8:00pm *Sometimes closed for holidays and meetings.
• Asian Resources, Inc. (ARI) AJCCSacramento · 916-324-6202 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Florin AJCCSacramento · 916-282-0711 · Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm ,Friday- Closed to the public:
• Folsom Cordova Job CenterRancho Cordova · 916-294-9107 · Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm, Fridays- virtual services available
• Fruitridge Community CollaborativeSacramento · 916-435-6760 · Tuesday - Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
• Galt AJCCGalt · 209-744-7702 · Monday, Thursday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is American River College?

American River College enrolls about 25,621 students and is a public 2-year institution in Sacramento, California. It awards about 3,790 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at American River College?

37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do American River College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,072 six years after entry and $40,162 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does American River College offer AI or data science degrees?

American River College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near American River College?

1,333 open professional jobs are listed in Sacramento County, 191 of them entry level and 10 saying no experience is needed. Sutter Health has the most openings.