Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ · Public · Associate degree-granting
Rio Salado College is a public institution in Tempe, Arizona, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 11,668 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,015 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 6.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.32x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,341 per year. The most popular programs include Business Operations, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Fine Arts, and Mental Health Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,015
Graduation Rate
6.4%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$8,341
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.92x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.32x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
11,668
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,358
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,958
Pell Grant Rate
6.8%
Federal Loan Rate
4.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,800
Income $30K–$48K
$10,182
Income $48K–$75K
$9,356
Income $110K+
$13,425
Student Demographics
Women
67.6%
White
47.1%
Black
8.6%
Hispanic
29.3%
Asian
4.0%
Two or More Races
5.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
22.9%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (70)
Associate (23)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $51,899 | 428 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 55 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 38 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 30 |
| Physical Sciences | Not reported | 29 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 27 |
| Dental Support Services | $54,628 | 18 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 16 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 16 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 16 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 15 |
| Business | Not reported | 13 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 12 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 4 |
| Communications | Not reported | 3 |
| Nanotechnology | Not reported | 3 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 3 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Insurance | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (33)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Operations | $50,135 | 1,062 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $60,390 | 1,031 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 346 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 135 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 124 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 83 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 80 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 71 |
| Finance | Not reported | 65 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 53 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 47 |
| Business | Not reported | 43 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 32 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 30 |
| Natural Sciences | Not reported | 28 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 24 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 22 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 21 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 19 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 17 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 11 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 10 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Not reported | 5 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 4 |
| Education, Other | Not reported | 4 |
| Nanotechnology | Not reported | 4 |
| Insurance | Not reported | 4 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 3 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 3 |
Show 14 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| East Asian Languages | Associate | 2 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Carpentry | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| History | Associate | 2 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Associate | 1 |
| Computer Science | Associate | 1 |
| Educational Administration | Associate | 1 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Literature | Associate | 1 |
| Sustainability Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Air Transportation | Associate | 1 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Arizona
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Arizona
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Law Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Arizona
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Arizona
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Arizona
- Most Affordable Colleges in Arizona
- Best ROI Colleges in Arizona
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