Sierra College

Sierra College is a public two-year institution located in Rocklin, California, a large suburban area in Placer County northeast of Sacramento. It enrolls 23,722 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 42 out of 100. The college reports a completion rate of 38% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 69% (IPEDS 2023), serving one of the larger community college student populations in the Sacramento region.

Sierra College offers a broad array of career and technical programs across health, technology, manufacturing, and media fields. Health programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Technology and engineering programs include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, and Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. Additional offerings include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects; Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician; Building/Construction Site Management/Manager; and Welding Technology/Welder. Credentials are available at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Rocklin, Sierra College is well-positioned to serve the rapidly growing communities of Placer County and the broader Sacramento metropolitan area. Its wide program range supports workforce development across healthcare, advanced manufacturing, digital media, and construction management.