La Sierra University
Riverside, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Riverside, California, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, La Sierra University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,116 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $61,824 ten years after enrollment, which is 52% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 63.9%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.29x. The average net price after financial aid is $45,566 per year. The most popular programs include Criminal Justice & Corrections, Health Services Administration & Management, Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Biology, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$61,824
Graduation Rate
63.9%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$45,566
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.34x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.29x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,116
Admission Rate
91.5%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
77.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$37,710
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,710
Pell Grant Rate
47.3%
Federal Loan Rate
58.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$44,988
Income $30K–$48K
$44,593
Income $48K–$75K
$45,518
Income $110K+
$45,999
Student Demographics
Women
63.4%
White
8.9%
Black
7.2%
Hispanic
53.9%
Asian
14.8%
Two or More Races
6.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
52.0%
Accreditations
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools — Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (58)
Bachelor (24)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $53,902 | 61 |
| Biology | Not reported | 23 |
| Business Administration & Management | $56,939 | 22 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 19 |
| Marketing | $48,040 | 19 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Not reported | 18 |
| Sports & Fitness | $55,711 | 13 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $51,085 | 12 |
| Psychology | $49,265 | 12 |
| Social Work | $69,244 | 12 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 10 |
| Finance | Not reported | 9 |
| History | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Neuroscience | Not reported | 6 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Business | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | $59,153 | 4 |
| Religion | Not reported | 3 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| International Business | Not reported | 3 |
Master (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $70,945 | 32 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | $77,289 | 19 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 15 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Administration & Management | $95,296 | 6 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 6 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 3 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 5 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 8 |
Undergraduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration & Management | Not reported | 46 |
| Biology | Not reported | 5 |
Show 20 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | Doctoral | 2 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Sports & Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Economics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Sociology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Public Health | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Bachelor | 1 |
| English Language & Literature | Bachelor | 1 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Neuroscience | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor | 1 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
| Archeology | Bachelor | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Bachelor | 1 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Bachelor | 1 |
| Music | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Finance | Master | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Public Administration Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Liberal Arts Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Public Administration Programs in California
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