Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Cosumnes River College is a public institution in Sacramento, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 14,023 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,446 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 36.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $10,722, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.96x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,981 per year. The most popular programs include Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Biology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,446
Graduation Rate
36.3%
Median Debt
$10,722
Average Net Price
$5,981
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.55x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.96x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
14,023
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
73.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,288
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,616
Pell Grant Rate
26.2%
Federal Loan Rate
2.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,045
Income $30K–$48K
$4,487
Income $48K–$75K
$7,193
Income $110K+
$11,911
Student Demographics
Women
57.8%
White
21.4%
Black
8.2%
Hispanic
29.8%
Asian
28.4%
Two or More Races
7.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
25.1%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program (Preaccredited)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (88)
Associate (49)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 235 |
| Business Administration & Management | $57,450 | 233 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 141 |
| Biology | Not reported | 121 |
| Psychology | $38,333 | 90 |
| Sociology | $48,681 | 41 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 39 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 38 |
| Business | Not reported | 36 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 35 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 34 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 32 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 29 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 28 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 25 |
| Communications | Not reported | 24 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 23 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 22 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 20 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 19 |
| Economics | Not reported | 17 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 15 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 14 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 12 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 8 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 8 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 8 |
| History | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 7 |
| Physics | Not reported | 7 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 6 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 6 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 6 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 5 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Geography | Not reported | 5 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 5 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 4 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 4 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 3 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (26)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 150 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 39 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 26 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 24 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 24 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 20 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 17 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 17 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 17 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 16 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 16 |
| Business | Not reported | 14 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 8 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 6 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 5 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 3 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 3 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Show 13 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | Associate | 2 |
| Applied Horticulture | Associate | 2 |
| Communications | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | 2 |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 2 |
| Agricultural Business | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Associate | 1 |
| Public Relations | Associate | 1 |
| Public Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Geography | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs in California
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Biology Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Architecture Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Parks & Recreation Programs
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