American River College is an ABFSE-accredited mortuary science program located in Sacramento, California. This page summarizes the key cost and outcome data you should review before applying.
Quick Facts
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Program type: Budget public/community college path
- Degree type: associate
- Ownership: public
- In-state tuition: $1,288 per year
- Out-of-state tuition: $12,616 per year
- Median graduate debt: $9,625
- 10-year earnings: $40,162
- Completion rate: N/A
- Student body: 25,621
Tuition & Estimated Total Cost
| Cost Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition per year | $1,288 |
| Out-of-state tuition per year | $12,616 |
| Estimated in-state tuition total | $2,576 |
| Estimated out-of-state tuition total | $25,232 |
| Median graduate debt | $9,625 |
Tuition is only one part of the real investment. Students should also account for lost income during school, apprenticeship pay, licensing costs, relocation, and job search time. Use the Career ROI Calculator to model the full 10-year return.
Career Outcomes
| Outcome | Value |
|---|---|
| 10-year earnings | $40,162 |
| Completion rate | N/A |
| Median debt | $9,625 |
California morticians earn a median salary of $50,750 with a location quotient of 0.76.
If you plan to work in California, compare this school against local salary data in the California salary guide. If you plan to move after graduation, use the Best States Ranker and Market Map to find stronger job markets.
Is American River College a Good Fit?
This program fits students who want the lowest possible tuition and are comfortable building local funeral home connections during school.
A good choice depends on your target state, expected salary, total debt, and whether you need in-state tuition. Do not compare tuition alone; compare tuition, debt, completion, earnings, and local job demand together.
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