Degree Programs Overview

Rio Hondo College offers 143 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's programs. Of that, 41 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

A total of 2,645 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at RHC. 1,366 students completed certificate programs and 1,267 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at RHC. 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's73201,267552715
Bachelor's1NOT OFFERED12111
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate5319519338181
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate162847355492

Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation

The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Rio Hondo 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $88,475$7,373--
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $23,414$1,951--

Popular Programs with Most Completers

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

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2-Years Certificate program has the most completers of 769 and the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the second most completers of 527 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 Architecture program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Architectural Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
What is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Ethnic StudiesNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Women's StudiesNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Communication1 0 NOT OFFERED
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
Mass Communication/Media StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Recording Arts Technology/Technician3 5 NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Information Technology5 8 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst2ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications3 4 NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance19 11 NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education (other)13ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
What is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician5 6 NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician7 4 NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD22 4 NOT OFFERED
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD1 0 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
French Language and Literature1ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and Literature1ONLINE 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
American Sign Language (ASL)7ONLINE 1 NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant92 101 NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Creative WritingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies769 527 NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 67ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Mathematics and Statistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 26 NOT OFFERED
What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 111ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Philosophy and Religious Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Health and Physical Education/Fitness6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management6ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 21 NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness Technician4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Physical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Psychology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 117ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Corrections5ONLINE 7ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration43 112 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science74 37ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other)13ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician96ONLINE 84ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting77 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation4ONLINE 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and Technology14 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Social Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Human Services1ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)1ONLINE 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Geographic Information Science and Cartography15ONLINE 2 NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 21ONLINE NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 62ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and RepairNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician5 0 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician56 10 12
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician12 8 NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Welding Technology/Welder1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Dance1 1 NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design35ONLINE 19 NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
PhotographyNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 42 NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling6 7 NOT OFFERED
Community Health and Preventive MedicineNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 46 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training5 10 NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 248 NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management2ONLINE 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision6ONLINE 19ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Retail Management1ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping7 7 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management7ONLINE 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/Commerce1ONLINE 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1ONLINE 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 248 NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management2ONLINE 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision6ONLINE 19ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Retail Management1ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping7 7 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management7ONLINE 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/Commerce1ONLINE 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1ONLINE 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
HistoryNOT OFFERED 17ONLINE NOT OFFERED

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