Degree Programs Overview

Rio Salado College offers 170 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 99 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

A total of 3,982 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at Rio Salado. 3,338 students completed certificate programs and 644 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Rio Salado. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's8156644243401
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate11324186155
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate59312,3571,1001,257
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate199740383357

Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation

The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Rio Salado College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.

Associate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $37,704$3,142--
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $34,090$2,841$12,250$130
Legal Support Services $28,264$2,355--
Certificate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Criminal Justice and Corrections $44,530$3,711--
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services $39,074$3,256--

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Rio Salado College.

At the school, the Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the most completers of 860 and the Corrections Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the second most completers of 673 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

What is Natural Resources and Conservation program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Food ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Environmental Science3ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
American Indian/Native American StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
CommunicationNOT OFFERED 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Digital Communication and Media/MultimediaNOT OFFERED 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer7ONLINE 2 NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific Applications4ONLINE 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst3ONLINE 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1ONLINE 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cloud ComputingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1ONLINE 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist22ONLINE 13 NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Educational Leadership and AdministrationNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Educational/Instructional TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Adult and Continuing Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching35 11 NOT OFFERED
Education (other)4ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Nanotechnology4ONLINE 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other)3ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Japanese Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and Literature5ONLINE 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Human NutritionNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management16 0 NOT OFFERED
Family and Community ServicesNOT OFFERED 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services Management2ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Administrative Assistant/SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/Paralegal32ONLINE 27ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Creative WritingNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
General LiteratureNOT OFFERED 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 312ONLINE NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 116ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Mathematics and Statistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
BiochemistryNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Natural Sciences28ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sustainability StudiesNOT OFFERED 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)124 3 NOT OFFERED
What is Philosophy and Religious Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Physical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Religion/Religious StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Psychology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 29ONLINE NOT OFFERED
AstronomyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
MeteorologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 16ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Corrections673 3 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies2ONLINE 11ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science77 41 NOT OFFERED
Juvenile Corrections6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other)1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management13 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Social Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Public Administration22 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Carpentry/Carpenter2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician71 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/PlumberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician7ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician21 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Furniture Design and ManufacturingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Aviation/Airway Management and OperationsNOT OFFERED 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
DanceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Musical TheatreNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Art/Art Studies346ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Music PerformanceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Communication Sciences and DisordersNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Dental Public Health and EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 18ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Long Term Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/Trainer79ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling80ONLINE 30ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Mental Health Counseling/CounselorNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Community Health and Preventive MedicineNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business/Commerce12ONLINE 13ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management6ONLINE 35ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision4ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational ManagementNOT OFFERED 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Customer Service ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Retail Management5ONLINE 0 NOT OFFERED
Organizational Leadership15ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting17ONLINE 12ONLINE NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation202ONLINE 0 NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies10ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management43ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services65 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration10ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Organizational Behavior StudiesNOT OFFERED 16ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Management Science1ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Insurance4ONLINE 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business/Commerce12ONLINE 13ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management6ONLINE 35ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision4ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational ManagementNOT OFFERED 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Customer Service ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Retail Management5ONLINE 0 NOT OFFERED
Organizational Leadership15ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting17ONLINE 12ONLINE NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation202ONLINE 0 NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies10ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management43ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services65 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration10ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Organizational Behavior StudiesNOT OFFERED 16ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Management Science1ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Insurance4ONLINE 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
HistoryNOT OFFERED 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED

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