by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Richland Community College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
Richland Community College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 1,332 undergraduate (1,332 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Richland Community College.
Among Richland Community College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $56,895 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $46,174 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $24,245 |
Explore the full list of majors at Richland Community College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 666 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
226 | $24,245 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
76 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
43 | $56,895 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
35 | $46,174 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. |
10 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. · Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. |
63 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 39 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 14 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
6 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
6 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
5 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
4 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager. |
30 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. · Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification. |
7 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 5 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Energy Systems Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Greenhouse Operations and Management. · Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. |
3 | NA |
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Agricultural Production Operations, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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