General Business & Commerce at Rio Salado College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Business & Commerce, consider the program at Rio Salado College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rio Salado College is in Tempe, AZ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 46 general business & commerce degrees were awarded 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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 552 (3%) took at least some classes online.
General Business & Commerce Rankings at Rio Salado College
Rankings can help you compare Rio Salado College’s General Business & Commerce program against peer institutions.
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
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Business & Commerce graduates at Rio Salado College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Business & Commerce graduates at Rio Salado College are 72% women (33) and 28% men (13).
General Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Rio Salado College
Among the 13 associate’s general 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 General 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 General Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Rio Salado College, below the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish General Business & Commerce program at Rio Salado College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for General 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
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