La Sierra University ★ Hidden gem
Riverside, California · Private, nonprofit · 1,116 undergraduates
All 12 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 84 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $44,988 |
| $30k to $48k | $44,593 |
| $48k to $75k | $45,518 |
| $75k to $110k | $47,266 |
| $110k and up | $45,999 |
| All families (average) | $45,566 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $53,902 | +$16,926 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $56,939 | +$19,963 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $48,040 | +$11,064 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $77,289 | +$40,313 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1 yr |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $70,945 | +$33,969 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $69,244 | +$32,268 | clears the bar | $35,167 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,265 | +$12,289 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 2.2 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $51,085 | +$14,109 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $55,711 | +$18,735 | clears the bar | $25,416 | 1.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $59,153 | +$22,177 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $95,296 | +$58,320 | clears the bar | $46,762 | 0.8 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | First Professional Degree | $83,990 | +$47,014 | clears the bar | $89,291 | 1.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 47% of students receive Pell grants · 60% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.