City Rankings
Best Colleges in Sacramento, California
Top colleges in Sacramento ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 6
Avg grad earnings: $44,761
Top Colleges in Sacramento
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento #444 national | $64,876 |
| 2 | Sacramento City College #904 national | $42,214 |
| 3 | Cosumnes River College #909 national | $42,446 |
| 4 | American River College #1051 national | $40,162 |
| 5 | Charles A Jones Career and Education Center | $41,047 |
| 6 | Epic Bible College & Graduate School | $37,822 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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