Sierra College

www.sierracollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$6,970

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

17,420

36.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.3%

701 Graduates

About

Sierra College is a higher education institution located in Placer County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Sierra College were General Social Sciences (537 degrees awarded), General Health Services (533 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (508 degrees).

In 2023, 4,214 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sierra College. 61.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,352 degrees), 2.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,056 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sierra College is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sierra College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 465 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Sierra College is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,970.

In 2023, 49% of undergraduate students attending Sierra College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Sierra College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Sierra College is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Sierra College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,970

2023 Value

11.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Sierra College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,970. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Sierra College grew by 11.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Sierra College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,051

Room and Board

$1,792

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sierra College was of $14,051 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 31.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,792. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Sierra College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at Sierra College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sierra College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sierra College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 465 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Sierra College had a total enrollment of 17,420 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Sierra College is 6,346 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,074. This means that 36.4% of students enrolled at Sierra College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sierra College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.5% White, 23% Hispanic or Latino, 8.35% Asian, 8.13% Two or More Races, 3.21% Black or African American, 0.551% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.431% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Sierra College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.8%), followed by White Male (25.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sierra College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,420 students. The full-time enrollment at Sierra College is 6,346 and the part-time enrollment is 11,074. This means that 36.4% of students enrolled at Sierra College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sierra College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Sierra College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Sierra College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Sierra College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
9,496 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,015 enrolled students
Asian
1,455 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sierra College is 54.5% White, 23% Hispanic or Latino, 8.35% Asian, 8.13% Two or More Races, 3.21% Black or African American, 0.551% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.431% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 249 students (1.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 996 more women than men received degrees from Sierra College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sierra College is white (2,352 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,056 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Sierra College is General Social Sciences (537 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (533 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (508 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sierra College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (76 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (508 degrees), and Social Sciences (683 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sierra College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (354,829 people), Other managers (309,717 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (191,154 people), Police officers (174,596 people), and Chief executives & legislators (131,227 people).

The most specialized majors at Sierra College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (76 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (508 degrees), Social Sciences (683 degrees), Protective Services (247 degrees), and Human Sciences (93 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sierra College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Sierra College are Communication Technologies (76 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (508 degrees), Social Sciences (683 degrees), Protective Services (247 degrees), and Human Sciences (93 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sierra College are Elementary & secondary schools (719,770 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (534,021 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (423,486 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (374,739 people), and Legal services (338,615 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sierra College.

Most Common (2023)

General Social Sciences
537 degrees awarded
General Health Services
533 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
508 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Sierra College was General Social Sciences with 537 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Sierra College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,609

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,605

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,609 degrees were awarded to men at Sierra College, which is 0.618 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,605).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sierra College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 194 degrees were awarded to men at Sierra College in Biological & Physical Sciences, which is 0.618 times less than the 314 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 628 degrees were awarded to men at Sierra College in General Health Services, which is 4.08 times more than the 154 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from Sierra College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (52.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Sierra College is Male and Asian (52.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.71% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,352 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,056 degrees awarded
Asian
365 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sierra College is white (2,352 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,056 degrees).

0.973% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,473 degrees awarded
White Male
879 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
673 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sierra College is white female (1,473 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (879 degrees).

Operations

Sierra College has an endowment valued at nearly $10.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.3M (39.8%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Sierra College had a total salary expenditure of 182M. Sierra College employs 245 Instructors. Most academics at Sierra College are Female Instructor (143), and Male Instructor (102).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sierra College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 161 employees, Management, with 69 employees, and Service with 38 employees.

Endowment

$10.8M

2023 Endowment

10.1%

growth from 2022

Sierra College has an endowment valued at about $10.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Sierra College grew 10.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.99M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Sierra College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.33M - Federal
$127M - State
$2.99M - Local

As of 2023, Sierra College received $6.33M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $127M from state grants and contracts, and $2.99M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$75.8M

2023 Salaries

5.29%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Sierra College paid a median of $75.8M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($182M) and a 5.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.09% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.93% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22.9M

Instructional Salaries

245

Number of Employees

In 2023, Sierra College paid a total of $22.9M to 245 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

245 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

161 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sierra College was Instructor with 245 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sierra College were Office and Administrative Support with 161 employees, Management with 69 employees, and Service with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sierra College was Female Instructor with 143 employees, and Male Instructor with 102 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Sierra College.

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