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Rio Salado College, or RSC, is commonly referred to as "the college within everyone's reach." The largest of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, it was founded in 1978. It does not have a traditional campus but rather the college forges partnerships for delivering educational opportunities to diverse students in the Maricopa County and around the world through its Arizona administrative headquarters.
RSC offers online Teacher Education Programs for the working adults who wish to enter the teaching profession. All of the RSC teacher education programs have four components:
The college began providing online courses over the Internet in 1996.
Rio Salado College is located in Tempe, AZ (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Rio Salado College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in transportation, business and management, office and administration, and security and law enforcement.
Rio Salado College is an open-admission school.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Rio Salado College had 18,331 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As an institution of higher education placing high value on student learning, Rio Salado College creates convenient, high-quality learning opportunities for diverse populations. We specalize in customized, unique programs and partnerships, accelerated formats and distance delivery. In all that we do, we pursue continuous improvement and innovation, and we challenge the limits of tradition."
More complete details are provided below.
Rio Salado College
2323 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
General Phone: (480) 517-8000
http://www.rio.maricopa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Law Enforcement | 1,663 | criminal justice and police, corrections, fire-fighting |
| Business and Management | 992 | call center operation, customer service management, business administration, banking, business management, organizational behavior, business, accounting, ... |
| Transportation | 377 | aviation operations, airline flight attendant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 278 | data processing tech, computer networking, web design, computer support, systems analyst, computer programming |
| Therapy and Counseling | 111 | substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 97 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 93 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 51 | personal and culinary services, culinary arts |
| Art Studies | 51 | art studies |
| Office and Administration | 49 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 37 | dental hygienist, dental assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 36 | public administration, social service professions |
| Media | 19 | graphic communications |
| Construction Trades | 12 | carpentry |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding, sheet metal tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 6 | computer repair |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | water quality and recycling tech, industrial production tech, electronics tech |
| Science | 1 | physical sciences, natural sciences |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | elementary school teaching, education |
Number of programs and degrees for Rio Salado College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2,566 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 963 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 352 | 30 |
In 2007-2008, Rio Salado College had a total enrollment of 18,331 students (12,230 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 32% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 79% |
| (International Students) | 13% |
| State unknown | 4% |
| California | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tempe, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,734 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,894 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,120 |
Financial Aid:
Rio Salado College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2177500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $79,442 | 22 | $75,805 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $79,442 | 22 | $75,805 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Management
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline Flight Attendant
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rio Salado College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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