Sierra College

Rocklin, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting

Located in Rocklin, California, Sierra College is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 14,122 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,294 ten years after enrollment, which is 11% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 39.9%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $10,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.31x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,245 per year. The most popular programs include Social Sciences, Health Services, Biological and Physical Sciences, Psychology, and Business Administration & Management.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,294
Graduation Rate
39.9%
Median Debt
$10,500
Average Net Price
$7,245
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.13x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.31x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
14,122
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
72.3%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$1,446
Out-of-State Tuition
$1,446
Pell Grant Rate
21.6%
Federal Loan Rate
1.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$5,042
Income $30K–$48K
$7,302
Income $48K–$75K
$9,663
Income $110K+
$13,386

Student Demographics

Women
58.6%
White
53.4%
Black
3.4%
Hispanic
23.7%
Asian
8.9%
Two or More Races
7.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
32.0%

Accreditations

Programs (97)

Associate (59)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Social Sciences $45,195 537
Health Services Not reported 533
Biological and Physical Sciences Not reported 508
Psychology $35,461 330
Business Administration & Management $68,877 272
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 120
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 107
Biology Not reported 76
Economics Not reported 57
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 56
Mathematics Not reported 50
Fire Protection Not reported 47
Accounting Not reported 46
Business Not reported 43
Communications Not reported 40
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 38
History Not reported 37
Sociology Not reported 35
Registered Nursing $128,780 35
Computer Programming Not reported 30
Graphic Communications Not reported 27
Anthropology Not reported 24
Computer Science Not reported 23
English Language & Literature Not reported 22
Political Science Not reported 21
Sports & Fitness Not reported 20
Ethnic & Gender Studies Not reported 19
Fine Arts Not reported 19
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 18
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 17
Physics Not reported 16
Audiovisual Communications Not reported 13
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Not reported 13
American Sign Language Not reported 11
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 11
Agricultural Business Not reported 10
Romance Languages Not reported 9
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Not reported 9
Business Operations Not reported 9
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 8
Engineering Not reported 8
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 8
Building Construction Not reported 8
Apparel and Textiles Not reported 7
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Not reported 7
Philosophy Not reported 7
Geological Sciences Not reported 7
Music Not reported 7
Real Estate Not reported 7
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 6
Chemistry Not reported 6
Geography Not reported 6
Visual & Performing Arts Not reported 6
Entrepreneurship Not reported 5
Journalism Not reported 4
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 4
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 3
Computer Systems Analysis Not reported 3
Machinist Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (29)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Health Services Not reported 249
Fire Protection Not reported 92
Accounting Not reported 41
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 40
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 35
Business Not reported 32
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 30
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 28
Business Operations Not reported 25
Audiovisual Communications Not reported 23
Machinist Not reported 22
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 17
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 15
Graphic Communications Not reported 13
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 13
Agricultural Business Not reported 9
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 9
Business Administration & Management Not reported 9
Entrepreneurship Not reported 9
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Not reported 8
Real Estate Not reported 8
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Not reported 8
Computer Systems Analysis Not reported 7
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Not reported 7
American Sign Language Not reported 7
Apparel and Textiles Not reported 6
Forestry Not reported 4
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 4
Geography Not reported 3
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Computer Software Engineering Associate 2
Foods, Nutrition & Wellness Associate 2
Drama & Theater Arts Undergraduate Certificate 2
Taxation Undergraduate Certificate 2
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Associate 1
Computer Software Engineering Undergraduate Certificate 1
Sports & Fitness Undergraduate Certificate 1
Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate 1
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Undergraduate Certificate 1

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