Top Ranked Programs
La Sierra University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's applied, career-focused identity. Health/Medical Preparatory Programs is the largest program with 75 graduates, followed by Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Digital Marketing, and Social Work. The dominant program family, Business, accounts for a substantial share of the institution's degree output across 14 total programs. Among the institution's highest-earning majors, Social Work leads with median earnings of $69,244 four years after enrollment and 16 graduates. The Business Administration program graduates 33 students earning $56,939, while Kinesiology delivers median earnings of $55,711 for 10 graduates. Criminal Justice and General Studies round out the strongest-earning programs, with graduates earning $53,902 and $51,085 respectively. This concentration in applied business and professional fields aligns with La Sierra University's positioning as a career-oriented private institution in Southern California. The program portfolio reflects a direct-to-workforce orientation where graduates enter professional roles in accounting, business administration, nursing, and related applied fields. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand in healthcare, finance, and business services.