Is Riverside City College worth it?
Riverside City College is a public, two-year institution in Riverside, California (large city). It awarded 4,601 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in humanities studies, business administration and management and biological and physical sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$29,382
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,751
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,091
Average net price
$8,377
Completion rate
37%
Completions (2024)
4,601
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
18,346
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $27,524 | $47,085 | 184 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $89,869 | $106,618 | 96 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $13,431 | $21,314 | 69 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | $33,201 | $54,768 | 60 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Associate | $25,516 | $50,923 | 27 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $48,911 | $59,443 | 24 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $32,537 | $52,256 | 24 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $25,824 | $44,951 | 22 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Area Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | N/A | $44,269 | N/A |
| Journalism | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | Associate | 791 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 359 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 317 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 277 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 195 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 171 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 171 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 160 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Associate | 103 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 91 |
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Sources: federal figures for Riverside City College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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