City Rankings
Best Colleges in Riverside, California
Top colleges in Riverside ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 4
Avg grad earnings: $58,030
Top Colleges in Riverside
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Riverside #143 national | $67,699 |
| 2 | La Sierra University #517 national | $61,824 |
| 3 | California Baptist University #573 national | $61,504 |
| 4 | Riverside City College #933 national | $41,091 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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