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 182 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 7,113 students graduated with students earning 5,746 Bachelor's degrees, 980 Master's degrees, and 387 Doctoral degrees.

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

La Sierra University offers 73 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 427 students graduated with students earning 251 Bachelor's degrees, 100 Master's degrees, 69 Certificates, and 7 Doctoral degrees.

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California Baptist University offers 147 degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 3,303 students graduated with students earning 1,849 Bachelor's degrees, 1,375 Master's degrees, 68 Doctoral degrees, and 11 Associate's degrees.

California State University-San Bernardino offers 117 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 5,067 students graduated with students earning 4,286 Bachelor's degrees, 766 Master's degrees, and 15 Doctoral degrees.

West Coast University-Ontario offers 1 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 874 students graduated with students earning 874 Bachelor's degrees.

Platt College-Ontario
Ontario, CA

Platt College-Ontario offers 15 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 198 students graduated with students earning 164 Associate's degrees, and 34 Bachelor's degrees.

Platt College-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Platt College-Riverside offers 14 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 223 students graduated with students earning 175 Associate's degrees, and 48 Bachelor's degrees.

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University offers 144 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 1,390 students graduated with students earning 580 Doctoral degrees, 384 Master's degrees, 286 Bachelor's degrees, 94 Associate's degrees, and 46 Certificates.

Best Community Colleges in San Bernardino

Concorde Career College-San Bernardino offers 10 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2023, 376 students graduated with students earning 266 Certificates, and 110 Associate's degrees.

Universal Technical Institute of California Inc offers 5 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 807 students graduated with students earning 516 Associate's degrees, and 291 Certificates.

American Career College-Ontario offers 12 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2023, 759 students graduated with students earning 561 Certificates, and 198 Associate's degrees.

Norco College
Norco, CA

Norco College offers 114 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 1,046 students graduated with students earning 912 Associate's degrees, and 134 Certificates.

Community Christian College offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a small city. In 2023, 33 students graduated with students earning 33 Associate's degrees.

Riverside City College
Riverside, CA

Riverside City College offers 167 degree programs. It's a very large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 2,770 students graduated with students earning 2,458 Associate's degrees, and 312 Certificates.

Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA

Victor Valley College offers 116 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 2,123 students graduated with students earning 1,211 Associate's degrees, and 912 Certificates.

Mt San Jacinto Community College District offers 136 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a midsize suburb. In 2023, 1,833 students graduated with students earning 1,833 Associate's degrees.

Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA

Moreno Valley College offers 106 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 1,010 students graduated with students earning 736 Associate's degrees, and 274 Certificates.

Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA

Crafton Hills College offers 66 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 1,162 students graduated with students earning 643 Associate's degrees, and 519 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
28 : 1 26,426
La Sierra University Logo La Sierra University Riverside, CA
5/5
18 : 1 1,611
California Nurses Educational Institute Logo California Nurses Educational Institute Palm Springs, CA     114
California Baptist University Logo California Baptist University Riverside, CA
5/5
31 : 1 11,407
Concorde Career College-San Bernardino Logo Concorde Career College-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA   10 : 1 260