Degree Programs Overview
As of 2026, Rust College offers 29 degree programs through Associate's, Bachelor's programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
A total of 52 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Rust.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Rust. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
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| Total | Men | Women |
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| Associate's | 2 | NOT OFFERED | - |
- | - |
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| Bachelor's | 27 | 1 | 52 |
16 | 36 |
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Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Rust College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
The Biology, General program has the highest salary ($27,486) after graduation and the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $25,891 average salary.
Bachelor Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt |
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| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly |
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| Biology, General |
$27,486 | $2,291 | $24,696 | $262 |
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| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods |
$25,891 | $2,158 | $31,000 | $329 |
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| Journalism |
$18,034 | $1,503 | $25,038 | $265 |
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Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Rust College.
At the school, the Biology/Biological Sciences Bachelor program has the most completers of 9 and the Business Administration and Management Bachelor program has the second most completers of 9 students.
Popular Bachelor Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences | 9 | 1 | 8 |
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| Business Administration and Management | 9 | 2 | 7 |
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| Computer Science | 7 | 6 | 1 |
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| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | 3 | 4 |
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| Sociology | 5 | - | 5 |
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| Social Work | 3 | - | 3 |
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| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 3 | - | 3 |
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| Mathematics | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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| Marketing/Marketing Management | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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| Education | 2 | 2 | - |
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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.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Journalism | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
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| Broadcast Journalism | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Computer Science | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
7 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Education | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
2ONLINE |
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| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
7 |
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| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
3 |
|---|
| Business Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Mathematics Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Social Science Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Biology Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Child Care and Support Services Management | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| English Language and Literature/Letters (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
9 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
2 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Social Work | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
3 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Social Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
|---|
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Sociology | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
5 |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Music | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
9 |
|---|
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
|---|
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Marketing/Marketing Management | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
2 |
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