Degree Programs Overview

As of 2026, Rio Salado College offers 142 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's programs.

A total of 4,000 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Rio Salado. 3,461 students completed certificate programs and 539 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Rio Salado. 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's67NOT OFFERED539 216323
Bachelor's2NOT OFFERED- --
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate8NOT OFFERED404 239165
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate50NOT OFFERED2,306 1,2471,059
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate15NOT OFFERED751 444307

Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation

The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Rio Salado 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
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $37,704$3,142--
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $34,090$2,841$12,250$130
Legal Support Services $28,264$2,355--
Certificate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Criminal Justice and Corrections $44,530$3,711--
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services $39,074$3,256--

Popular Programs with Most Completers

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

At the school, the Corrections Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the most completers of 920 and the Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the second most completers of 582 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 Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Environmental Science1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
CommunicationNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Digital Communication and Media/MultimediaNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst2 9 NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design6 7 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2 11 NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist24 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Educational/Instructional TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education ProgramsNOT OFFERED 4 0
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching12 8 NOT OFFERED
Education (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Laser and Optical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nanotechnology3 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other)3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Japanese Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and Literature5 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Human NutritionNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Foodservice Systems Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Family and Community ServicesNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services Management12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Assistant/Paralegal24 14 NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Creative Writing3 2 NOT OFFERED
General LiteratureNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 209 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 96 NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Mathematics and Statistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
BiochemistryNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Natural Sciences18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sustainability StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)9 3 NOT OFFERED
What is Philosophy and Religious Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
What is Physical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Religion/Religious StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Psychology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Corrections1 1 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies5 16 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science368 26 NOT OFFERED
Juvenile CorrectionsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other)29 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and TechnologyNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Social Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Public AdministrationNOT OFFERED 7 0
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Carpentry/Carpenter5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician109 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber65 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician161 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician34 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Aviation/Airway Management and OperationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Art/Art Studies268 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Communication Sciences and DisordersNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 26 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/Trainer4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling45 36 NOT OFFERED
Mental Health Counseling/CounselorNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Community Health and Preventive MedicineNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business/Commerce17 25 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management5 25 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Retail Management2 1 NOT OFFERED
Organizational Leadership20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting20 14 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation194 1 NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies31 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management85 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services88 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Organizational Behavior StudiesNOT OFFERED 21 NOT OFFERED
Management Science9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Real Estate1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Insurance8 5 NOT OFFERED
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business/Commerce17 25 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management5 25 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Retail Management2 1 NOT OFFERED
Organizational Leadership20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting20 14 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation194 1 NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies31 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management85 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services88 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Organizational Behavior StudiesNOT OFFERED 21 NOT OFFERED
Management Science9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Real Estate1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Insurance8 5 NOT OFFERED
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
HistoryNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED

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