Public · Sacramento, CA

American River College

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Mars Programs

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25,621students

Enrollment

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36.6%

Graduation Rate

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$1,288/yr

In-State Tuition

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$9,354

Median Debt

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21.1%

Pell Grant Rate

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51.4%

First Generation

Mars-Relevant Programs (4)

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Associate

2 yr · 109 grads/yr

$49,076

Mission planning, orbital mechanics, Mars science, navigation

Biology

Associate

2 yr · 13 grads/yr

Astrobiology, bioregenerative life support, crew health, closed ecosystems

Business Administration

Associate

2 yr · 25 grads/yr

$49,927

Space startup leadership, mission logistics, commercial space ventures

Physics

Associate

2 yr · 6 grads/yr

Radiation shielding, nuclear power, propulsion physics, materials research

Data Source: Enrollment, graduation, tuition, earnings, and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2024).