Sierra College
Rocklin, California · Public · 14,122 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 109 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,042 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,302 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,663 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,648 |
| $110k and up | $13,386 |
| All families (average) | $7,245 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $45,195 | +$8,219 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $35,461 | -$1,515 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $68,877 | +$31,901 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $128,780 | +$91,804 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.