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Sterling College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Sterling, Kansas (rural area). It awarded 129 degrees in 2024, most often in athletic training, sport and fitness administration and criminal justice administration.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,594
Median earnings 4 years after
$44,980
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,846
Average net price
$22,371
Completion rate
41%
Completions (2024)
129
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
538
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $30,086 | $38,771 | 25 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Statistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Human Biology | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's | 7 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | Master's | 7 |
| Human Biology | Bachelor's | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | Bachelor's | 6 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 6 |
| Community Psychology | Bachelor's | 5 |
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Sources: federal figures for Sterling College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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