Sierra College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Sierra College at a glance

• 14,122

  students enrolled

• 4,214

  degrees and certificates a year

• 42%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $7,245

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,104 in state, $9,936 out of state

• $35,054

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,294

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Sierra College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Sierra College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Placer County, where the college is.

• 218

  open professional jobs

• 40

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  9 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Placer County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $114,678

  median household income

  Placer County

• 50%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, social sciences, business & management, which lead to clinical (7 open), programs (3 open), human resources (15 open), finance (27 open), sales (15 open).

Hiring most: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (15), Adventist Health (11), Williams-Sonoma (11), Carvana (8), Juniper Networks (8), Pacific Gas & Electric (6), PRIDE Industries (6), Penumbra (5).

What they hire for: Engineering (48), Operations (28), Finance (27), Human Resources (15), Sales (15), Security (10). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Golden Sierra Workforce Development Board.

• America`s Job Center of California RosevilleRoseville · Monday – Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Sierra College?

Sierra College enrolls about 14,122 students and is a public 2-year institution in Rocklin, California. It awards about 4,214 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Sierra College?

42% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Sierra College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,054 six years after entry and $45,294 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Sierra College offer AI or data science degrees?

Sierra College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Sierra College?

218 open professional jobs are listed in Placer County, 40 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has the most openings.