Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at River Valley Community College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other New Hampshire colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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River Valley Community College

2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, NH

River Valley Community College, located in Claremont, New Hampshire, was founded to provide residents of its service area a quality education in a variety of fields. The school serves the local community and due to its size and enrollment, is able to provide hands on service and education for its students. Low student to teacher ratios mean that class sizes remain small and allow for easier access to professors and other faculty, allowing the school to maintain its commitment to providing the best education possible.

Academics

River Valley Community College offers 35 programs of study that prepare student for transfer to a four year institution or a career in a sector of the workforce. Academic transfer is achieved through the completion of general education and lower division courses relating to one's desired major, taken over the course of two years. Once completed students will apply to their desired school to complete their bachelor's degree, transferring all earned credits. Career programs train students in the skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as professionals, using theory and practice to develop methods and techniques used in that field.  Graduates of such programs will earn a certificate or degree which demonstrates competency and allows for employment at the entry level.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Liberal Arts
• General Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

River Valley Community College is a an open enrollment institution that allows any individual to enroll by meeting the requirements for admission, submitting an application, and paying the appropriate fees. Students are encouraged to provide transcripts, take a placement exam, participate in orientation and meet with a counselor. Individuals requiring financial assistance must submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the start of each academic year. The information provided by the FAFSA will be used to determine aid program eligibility and financial need, awarding fund in the form of loans, grants and scholarships.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. River Valley Community College offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.

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

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