Is La Sierra University worth it?
La Sierra University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Riverside, California (large city). It awarded 429 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in criminal justice, health care administration and curriculum and instruction.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,651
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,898
Median earnings 10 years after
$61,824
Average net price
$45,566
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
429
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
1,116
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,885 | $53,902 | 51 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $77,147 | $95,296 | 36 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $35,477 | $56,939 | 24 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $42,213 | $69,244 | 23 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $62,077 | $77,289 | 21 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | First professional | $83,990 | N/A | 18 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $25,899 | $55,711 | 16 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Doctoral | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Doctoral | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's | 40 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 33 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 31 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 29 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 15 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | Bachelor's | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for La Sierra University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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