Business & Commerce at Rio Salado College
If you are interested in studying Business & Commerce, you may want to check out the program at Rio Salado College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rio Salado College sits in Tempe, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 46 business & commerce degrees were granted at Rio Salado College.
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Studying Online at Rio Salado College
Many students take online classes at Rio Salado College. Of 18,841 students, 8,147 (43%) studied exclusively online and 552 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Rio Salado College
Rankings can help you compare Rio Salado College’s Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #6 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 74 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #29 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #184 of 567 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Business & Commerce graduates at Rio Salado College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business & Commerce graduates at Rio Salado College are 72% women (33) and 28% men (13).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Rio Salado College
Among the 13 associate’s business & commerce graduates at Rio Salado College, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Rio Salado College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Rio Salado College, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Rio Salado College
This Business & Commerce program at Rio Salado College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 46 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish Business & Commerce program at Rio Salado College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.