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 2022, 6,899 students graduated with students earning 5,657 Bachelor's degrees, 842 Master's degrees, and 400 Doctoral degrees.

California Baptist University offers 149 degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 3,340 students graduated with students earning 1,907 Bachelor's degrees, 1,390 Master's degrees, 25 Doctoral degrees, and 18 Associate's degrees.

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La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

La Sierra University offers 118 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 494 students graduated with students earning 308 Bachelor's degrees, 123 Master's degrees, 59 Certificates, and 4 Doctoral degrees.

California State University-San Bernardino offers 115 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 4,564 students graduated with students earning 3,741 Bachelor's degrees, 798 Master's degrees, 18 Doctoral degrees, and 7 Certificates.

West Coast University-Ontario offers 1 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 842 students graduated with students earning 842 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 2022, 224 students graduated with students earning 190 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 2022, 204 students graduated with students earning 159 Associate's degrees, and 45 Bachelor's degrees.

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University offers 142 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 1,443 students graduated with students earning 558 Doctoral degrees, 425 Master's degrees, 333 Bachelor's degrees, 75 Associate's degrees, and 52 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 2022, 336 students graduated with students earning 219 Certificates, and 117 Associate's degrees.

American Career College-Ontario offers 11 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2022, 683 students graduated with students earning 544 Certificates, and 139 Associate's degrees.

Riverside City College
Riverside, CA

Riverside City College offers 157 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 3,005 students graduated with students earning 2,730 Associate's degrees, and 275 Certificates.

Universal Technical Institute of California Inc offers 3 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 685 students graduated with students earning 469 Associate's degrees, and 216 Certificates.

Norco College
Norco, CA

Norco College offers 111 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 1,190 students graduated with students earning 1,028 Associate's degrees, and 162 Certificates.

Barstow Community College offers 58 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway town. In 2022, 449 students graduated with students earning 426 Associate's degrees, and 23 Certificates.

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College offers 255 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 3,016 students graduated with students earning 2,174 Associate's degrees, and 842 Certificates.

Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA

Crafton Hills College offers 63 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 1,026 students graduated with students earning 581 Associate's degrees, and 445 Certificates.

Mt San Jacinto Community College District offers 130 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 1,932 students graduated with students earning 1,932 Associate's degrees.

Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA

Victor Valley College offers 104 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 2,519 students graduated with students earning 1,310 Certificates, and 1,209 Associate's degrees.

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
29 : 1 26,809
California Nurses Educational Institute Logo California Nurses Educational Institute Palm Springs, CA     205
California Baptist University Logo California Baptist University Riverside, CA
5/5
31 : 1 11,495
La Sierra University Logo La Sierra University Riverside, CA
5/5
17 : 1 1,614
California State University-San Bernardino Logo California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
2/5
37 : 1 19,803