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La Sierra University (referred to as La Sierra) is a Private, 4 years school located in Riverside, CA. La Sierra University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at La Sierra University is $15,997 in average. The school has 387 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,738 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

La Sierra University (referred to as La Sierra) is a Private, 4 years school located in Riverside, CA. La Sierra University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (4/30/1953 - Current).
La Sierra Directory Information
School NameLa Sierra University (La Sierra)
Address4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA 92505-8247
Phone951-785-2000
Webhttps://lasierra.edu
Online Applicationhttps://lasierra.edu/apply
Financial Infohttps://lasierra.edu/sfs
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at La Sierra University is $15,997 in average. The school has 387 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,738 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 104 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$15,997
Student Population387
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs104 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at La Sierra University is $15,997 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $730.
La Sierra University offers the alternative tuition plans.
La Sierra University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of La Sierra University is $15,997. The graduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$13,140$930
2019-2020$13,140$930
2020-2021$13,140$930
2021-2022$15,067$930
2022-2023$15,067$930
The graduate school tuition & fees of La Sierra is inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in California. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the California graduate tuition is $21,752 (public) / $24,037 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
La Sierra University$15,997
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
California Graduate Schools$19,766$22,527
Public$11,624$21,752
Private$24,037
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $730 at La Sierra University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$730
2019-2020$730
2020-2021$730
2021-2022$730
2022-2023$730

Graduate Programs at La Sierra

La Sierra University offers 35 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 135 students have completed their study at La Sierra University.
Offered Degrees at La Sierra University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree220114
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship606
Post Bachelor's Degree100
Post Master's Degree6015
Total350135
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at La Sierra University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the School Psychology program with 9 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Health/Health Care Administration/Management program with 29 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Educational Psychology program with 4 completers.
La Sierra University offers 35 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 135 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 114 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 15 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] ✕ 46 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction✕14-
Educational Leadership and Administration✕4-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services✕28-
English Language and Literature [+] ✕ 3 completers-
English Language and Literature✕3-
Creative Writing✕0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology✕0-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Religion/Religious Studies✕0-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] ✕ 10 completers-
Theology/Theological Studies✕5-
Divinity/Ministry✕0-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)✕5-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling✕0-
Psychology [+] ✕ 0 completers-
School Psychology✕0-
Educational Psychology✕0-
Social Sciences [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Archeology✕0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 27 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management✕27-
Business [+] ✕ 28 completers-
Business Administration and Management✕13$51,700
Accounting✕8-
Finance✕2-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration✕1-
Marketing/Marketing Management✕4-
Marketing (other)✕0-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)✕0-
Total114
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] ✕ 1 completers-
Education✕0-
Curriculum and Instruction✕0-
Educational Leadership and Administration✕1-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services✕0-
Psychology [+] ✕ 5 completers-
School Psychology✕1-
Educational Psychology✕4-
Total6
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Education (other)✕0-
Total0
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] ✕ 2 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction✕2-
Educational Leadership and Administration✕0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services✕0-
Psychology [+] ✕ 10 completers-
School Psychology✕9-
Educational Psychology✕1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] ✕ 3 completers-
Music Performance✕3-
Total15

Graduate Student Population at La Sierra

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 387 students enrolled into La Sierra University graduate schools where it has total 1,738 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 249 full-time and 138 part-time graduate students. By gender, 128 male and 259 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total387128259
Full-time24977172
Part-tme1385187
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 46 White (11.89%), 40 Black/African American (10.34%), 142 Hispanic (36.69%), 43 Asian (11.11%), and 116 students with other races. 67 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total387128259
American Indian/Native American211
Asian431132
Black/African American401228
Hispanic1424597
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander27243
White46046
Two More18612
Un-Known202
Non-resident Alien672938
La Sierra University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 387 graduate students (100.00% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total387
Enrolled Online Exclusively0
Enrolled Some Online Courses387
Not in Online Courses0
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at La Sierra University. 66 students are aged 20 to 24 (17.05% of total students), 45 students are aged above 50 (11.63%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at La Sierra University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total387128259
Age 20-21202
Age 22-24642242
Age 25-29913457
Age 30-34622339
Age 35-3944836
Age 40-49792950
Age 50-64431231
Over 64202

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