The most popular undergraduate major at American River College is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Social Sciences and Biological and Physical Sciences. A list of all 88 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for American River College graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 4 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 10 |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | 10 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 14 |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 11 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 7 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 4 |
| Computer Science | 4 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 3 |
| Computer Graphics | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 22 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 6 |
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 1 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 5 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 22 |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | 16 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 20 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Telecommunications Engineering | 3 |
| Engineering Technology | 6 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | 12 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 17 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 39 |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 3 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 23 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Adult Development and Aging | 71 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 3 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 75 |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 14 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | 2 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 43 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 16 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 602 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 19 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 5 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 192 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 7 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Physical Sciences | 94 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 56 |
| Psychology, Other | 16 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 30 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 22 |
| Human Services | 27 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 363 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Geography | 7 |
| Geography, Other | 22 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 98 |
| Electrician | 53 |
| Drywall Installation/Drywaller | 82 |
| Building Construction Technology | 58 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | 64 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 14 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 69 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 10 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 49 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 17 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 32 |
| Interior Design | 21 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 10 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 5 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 2 |
| Art/Art Studies | 15 |
| Music | 2 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 12 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 10 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 17 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 23 |
| Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | 25 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 90 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 50 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management | 42 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 1 |
| Retail Management | 4 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 77 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 71 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 7 |
| Real Estate | 7 |
| Taxation | 2 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 6 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Journalism | 1 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=109208 IPEDS survey data for American River College.