Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how American River ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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American River reports the communication & media studies program; completion counts are not currently reported.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $11,328 |
| Fees | $1,288 | $1,288 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of communication & media studies associate’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies associate’s degree graduates at American River were White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American River College with a associate’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at American River College.
The communication & media studies program at American River includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 25 |
American River granted 25 completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (36%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.