At a glance
Average net price
$7,245
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
42.0%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
14,122
In-state tuition
$1,446
Out-of-state tuition
$1,446
Cost of attendance
$17,002
Median earnings (10y)
$45,294
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 72.3%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
28 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (30%), humanities & arts (22%), health (18%).
- STEM8%
- Health18%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts22%
- Social sciences30%
- Trades & services9%
- Social sciences19.1%~2,692 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Health professions17.9%~2,531 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business12.3%~1,741 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary11.9%~1,675 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology7.9%~1,117 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~830 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~482 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~360 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.5%~353 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.3%~326 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~287 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.9%~271 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.2%~169 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~169 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~143 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.9%~133 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~114 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~103 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.7%~103 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~73 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture0.4%~51 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering0.3%~44 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | Associate's | 1,293 | — | $7,834 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 1,193 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 1,097 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 722 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 594 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 585 | — | $9,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 287 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 277 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 216 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 171 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 160 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 112 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 110 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 108 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 105 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 102 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 99 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 90 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 85 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 77 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 76 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 73 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 72 | — | $20,865 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 64 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 56 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Associate's | 51 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 50 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 49 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 43 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 43 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 41 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 40 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Associate's | 39 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 39 | — | — |
| Physics. | Associate's | 38 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 37 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 35 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 34 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Sierra College
Sierra College is a large institution located in Rocklin, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 14,122 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Sierra College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $7,245 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $1,446 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $17,002 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 42.0%, a average completion outcome. 72.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,294 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Sierra College confers degrees and certificates across 28 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (30% of credentials), humanities & arts (22% of credentials), health (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Rocklin, California (suburb), Sierra College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Sierra College
Q.How much does Sierra College cost?
The average net price at Sierra College is $7,245 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $17,002.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Sierra College?
Sierra College has a 6-year graduation rate of 42.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Sierra College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Sierra College graduate earns $45,294 per year.
Q.What programs does Sierra College offer?
Sierra College offers degrees across 12 program areas. The most popular by share of graduates are Social sciences, Health professions, Business.
Q.What is tuition at Sierra College?
Published tuition is $1,446 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Sierra College located?
Sierra College is located in Rocklin, California (ZIP 95677).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Sierra College at their official website.