
Sterling's reported six-year graduation rate was 32%, while its four-year rate was 5%. These measures generally follow a defined cohort of first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree; they do not describe the completion rate of every transfer or part-time student.
The reported first-year retention rate was 86%, a different measure drawn from a different point in students' studies. At an institution enrolling very small classes, a change in a few students' outcomes can substantially move a percentage. Applicants should consider these figures alongside the time and credits required for their own degree plan, especially if transferring.
A reliable program-level earnings figure is not established here for Sterling's listed fields of study. It would be misleading to assign a salary to graduates of ecology, agriculture, outdoor education, or another program on that basis.
Sterling's historical career-services profile included individual and group counseling, résumé and interview preparation, a job bank, employer events, and alumni networking. It also indicated an internship requirement. Those services and requirements are distinct from verified employment or earnings outcomes. Students weighing a career path should ask what internship placements, advising, and employer connections are available for their specific field and enrollment period.
BACHELOR’S Degree
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Data last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.