Best colleges in San Bernardino

Education Is At the Heart of Southern California

“The Friendly City” will show you the way when you follow the arrow

The arrowhead seen on the mountainside has long been a promising landmark to people coming to San Bernardino. It’s believed to point you in the right direction, and with everything the city offers, it will get you on the right track, too. There are over 9 institutions offering programs to prepare you for a job in bioinformatics, dietetics, fashion design, culinary arts, and more.* Three of the top 10 employers in San Bernardino are local school systems and colleges, so this is a great place to get a teaching degree and a job right after graduation. Continuous growth and lower cost of living than the rest of southern California make San Bernardino a great place to live.*

The foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains and springs in the area make the perfect environment for outdoor adventurers. Perris Hill Park has great facilities including fields, tennis courts, a pool, and even a shooting range. There are great trails too—perfect for hiking, running, or biking. San Bernardino is also home to the largest outdoor amphitheater in the US, The San Manuel Amphitheater, and the Roosevelt Bowl, which bring in great concerts, events, and shows.* So obey the sign. With this city showing you the way, it’ll be easy to find your dream destination for education.

Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*Wikipedia, “San Bernardino” *National Center for Education Statistics *ci.san-bernardino.ca.us

Best Four Year Universities in San Bernardino

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University of California-Riverside offers 177 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 6,626 students graduated with students earning 5,520 Bachelor's degrees, 765 Master's degrees, and 341 Doctoral degrees.

California State University-San Bernardino offers 90 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2020, 5,626 students graduated with students earning 4,793 Bachelor's degrees, 812 Master's degrees, and 21 Doctoral degrees.

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La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

La Sierra University offers 104 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 458 students graduated with students earning 295 Bachelor's degrees, 145 Master's degrees, 11 Certificates, and 7 Doctoral degrees.

California Baptist University offers 142 degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 2,912 students graduated with students earning 1,745 Bachelor's degrees, 1,143 Master's degrees, 15 Doctoral degrees, and 9 Associate's degrees.

West Coast University-Ontario offers 1 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2020, 534 students graduated with students earning 534 Bachelor's degrees.

Platt College-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Platt College-Riverside offers 20 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 238 students graduated with students earning 176 Associate's degrees, 47 Bachelor's degrees, and 15 Certificates.

Platt College-Ontario
Ontario, CA

Platt College-Ontario offers 21 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2020, 266 students graduated with students earning 197 Associate's degrees, 58 Bachelor's degrees, and 11 Certificates.

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University offers 134 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2020, 1,363 students graduated with students earning 495 Doctoral degrees, 450 Master's degrees, 295 Bachelor's degrees, 68 Associate's degrees, and 55 Certificates.

Best Community Colleges in San Bernardino

Concorde Career College-San Bernardino offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2020, 145 students graduated with students earning 95 Associate's degrees, and 50 Certificates.

American Career College-Ontario offers 9 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2020, 615 students graduated with students earning 477 Certificates, and 138 Associate's degrees.

Community Christian College offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a small city. In 2020, 13 students graduated with students earning 13 Associate's degrees.

Riverside City College
Riverside, CA

Riverside City College offers 132 degree programs. It's a very large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2020, 2,946 students graduated with students earning 2,651 Associate's degrees, and 295 Certificates.

Norco College
Norco, CA

Norco College offers 81 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2020, 1,014 students graduated with students earning 912 Associate's degrees, and 102 Certificates.

Barstow Community College offers 41 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway town. In 2020, 474 students graduated with students earning 440 Associate's degrees, and 34 Certificates.

College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA

College of the Desert offers 111 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2020, 1,385 students graduated with students earning 1,299 Associate's degrees, and 86 Certificates.

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College offers 185 degree programs. It's a very large, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2020, 3,772 students graduated with students earning 2,428 Associate's degrees, and 1,344 Certificates.

Mt San Jacinto Community College District offers 105 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a midsize suburb. In 2020, 1,759 students graduated with students earning 1,743 Associate's degrees, and 16 Certificates.

Copper Mountain Community College offers 46 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area. In 2020, 283 students graduated with students earning 216 Associate's degrees, and 67 Certificates.

List of all colleges in San Bernardino

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University of California-Riverside Logo University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA
3/5
27 : 1 26,434
California State University-San Bernardino Logo California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
2/5
40 : 1 19,689
La Sierra University Logo La Sierra University Riverside, CA
5/5
21 : 1 1,993
California Baptist University Logo California Baptist University Riverside, CA
5/5
33 : 1 11,317
West Coast University-Ontario Logo West Coast University-Ontario Ontario, CA
5/5
57 : 1 2,408