Sherman Oaks, California Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Sherman Oaks, California: median graduate debt $18,674 (+40.7% vs U.S.) 1,044 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 1,044 students
- Median net price: $27,348 (+174.3% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $18,674 (+40.7% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $11,537
- Average completion rate (institutions in state): 73.2%
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Sherman Oaks serve students across California with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 1,044 students enrolled in federal data. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Sherman Oaks, California and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Sherman Oaks vs California & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Oaks, California | N/A | $27,348 | $18,674 | 73.2% | 1,044 |
| California (state median) | $1,350 | $8,343 | $11,537 | 59.0% | 2,134,322 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Sherman Oaks, California vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Oaks, California | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| California (state median) | $65,668 | 90.0% | 83.8% | 3.7% | — | 74.1% | 0.28 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in California (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Oaks, California | N/A | $27,348 | $18,674 | 73.2% | 1,044 | N/A | N/A |
| Los Angeles | $16,900 | $21,711 | $18,375 | 71.7% | 120,534 | $74,165 | 87.7% |
| San Diego | $13,284 | $23,205 | $13,000 | 69.2% | 95,661 | $66,228 | 89.4% |
| Sacramento | $1,288 | $20,520 | $10,674 | 50.8% | 94,048 | $64,876 | 91.3% |
| Long Beach | $4,453 | $14,158 | $11,812 | 68.9% | 60,761 | $64,403 | 91.1% |
| Fullerton | $5,420 | $6,555 | $13,750 | 70.2% | 56,299 | $56,324 | 89.2% |
| Fresno | $7,350 | $20,190 | $10,976 | 53.5% | 54,532 | $60,070 | 91.2% |
| Riverside | $15,606 | $21,765 | $11,098 | 60.8% | 53,903 | $61,824 | 90.9% |
| Pasadena | $31,530 | $25,065 | $13,194 | 37.4% | 49,021 | $62,222 | 84.6% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
Student debt: Sherman Oaks, California vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Sherman Oaks, California is $18,674 (+40.7% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $11,537.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Median graduate debt is $18,674 (+40.7% above the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Completion & workforce context
Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Sherman Oaks, California is 73.2% (national institution average about 50.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Sherman Oaks?
This city profile covers 2 campuses in Sherman Oaks, California with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Sherman Oaks?
Median in-state tuition in Sherman Oaks is N/A and median net price is $27,348. For California overall, medians are $1,350 and $8,343; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Sherman Oaks?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Sherman Oaks is N/A vs $65,668 for California and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Sherman Oaks colleges?
Median completer debt in Sherman Oaks is $18,674 vs $11,537 for California and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Sherman Oaks?
Among 2 campuses in Sherman Oaks, California, 2 campuses with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include Casa Loma College-Los Angeles and Paul Mitchell the School-Sherman Oaks.
Sources & related
- California college profile
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- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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