Rio Hondo College

Whittier, California

PublicBachelor's degreesFounded 1963Rural, near a citySEVP certified

About

Río Hondo College is a public community college in Whittier, California, United States. Founded in 1960, it is named after the Rio Hondo and mainly serves the cities of Whittier, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, and South El Monte. Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees for transfer that guarantee transfer to California State Universities, 60 associate degrees and 127 certificates. Rio Hondo offers on-campus, online, and off-campus courses to all of its students. It is the first community college in California offering a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology. Rio Hondo also offers a Pathway to Law School program to one of six top California law schools. It is accredited by Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$9,884
Estimated total for international students: US$32,517
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$1,388
Total cost for in-state students: US$24,021

Net price calculatorriohondo.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 15,684
International undergraduates: 0%
Students per teacher: 31 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 23%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$48,362

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (110)

Bachelor's degrees2 subjects

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Associate's degrees61 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAmerican Sign LanguageAnthropologyArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeography and CartographyGraphic CommunicationsHeavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInternational BusinessJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPsychology, GeneralPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansVisual and Performing Arts, General

Undergraduate certificates47 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAmerican Sign LanguageArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesCarpentersClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Systems AnalysisComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEducation, OtherElectrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansFinance and Financial Management ServicesFire ProtectionGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeography and CartographyGraphic CommunicationsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHeavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInternational BusinessJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPrecision Metal WorkingPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.