Sierra College

www.sierracollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$1,104
2023 Average Net Price
$6,970
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
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. N/A

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 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Sierra College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 367 total borrowers.

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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).

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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%.

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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.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

49%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2%
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.

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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.
0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Sierra College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 367 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.

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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.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    9,496 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    4,015 enrolled students
  3. 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.

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Graduates

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).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
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 Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

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).

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Common Industries by Major

uninformed
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 uninformed (627,176 people), Elementary & secondary schools (482,957 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (481,376 people), Legal services (297,212 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (293,252 people).

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).

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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)
  1. General Social Sciences
    537 degrees awarded
  2. General Health Services
    533 degrees awarded
  3. Biological & Physical Sciences
    508 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Sierra College was General Social Sciences with 537 degrees awarded.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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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.

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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, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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.

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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.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts
  1. $6.33M - Federal
  2. $127M - State
  3. $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.

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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.

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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.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. 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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