General Studies Degree

The general studies program at Ranger College prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer general studies degrees.

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Ranger College (PVAMU)

FM 1098 Road & University Drive, Prairie View, TX

Ranger College is located in the small Texas town of Ranger, situated between the cities of Dallas and Abilene. Ranger College is perfect for students who want to pursue higher education goals, but without the typical big city surroundings.

RCC serves a 1600 student body, and boasts small class sizes, making it very beneficial for one-on-one care between teachers and students. The college offers affordable tuition rates of $2600 for Texas residents, and just over $3500 for out of state students.

Even though, out of state students will find the costs of schooling a bit more costly, it is worth noting that Ranger college is deep in the heart of Texas. Therefore, RCC offers room and board options for students. This fact alone sets RCC apart from many other community colleges.

Academic options available to students at Ranger College include a diverse range of majors, including general office occupations and clerical services, data processing and data processing technology, welding, cosmetology, general studies, licensed practical and vocational nurse (LPN and LVN certified), and much, much more.

The diverse range of higher education needs for the rural community college's thousands of enrolled students are handled by an experienced teaching staff of over 400 faculty members.

For those students who desire more stringent physical activity than long and leisurely walks through the country, Ranger College offers a suite of 12 varsity sports for student athletes, including football, softball, volleyball, and even a track and field team.

For more information on Ranger College, check out their official website.

Students Enrolled in the General Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ranger College offers an associate's degree program in general studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Annual Salary: $64640

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).