At a glance
Average net price
$14,621
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
20.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
17,280
In-state tuition
$1,430
Out-of-state tuition
$11,300
Cost of attendance
$22,018
Median earnings (10y)
$37,291
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 0.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
32 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (64% of credentials).
- STEM8%
- Health4%
- Business4%
- Humanities & arts64%
- Social sciences11%
- Trades & services9%
- Liberal arts56.6%~9,777 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.0%~864 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~771 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business4.0%~698 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~655 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture2.9%~505 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.6%~454 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~449 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~380 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication1.8%~318 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~302 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.6%~283 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.5%~251 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~228 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.3%~221 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~202 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science0.7%~126 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~124 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~112 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~100 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English0.5%~79 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.4%~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Architecture0.2%~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.1%~10 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 4,559 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 3,675 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 720 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 619 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 440 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 404 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 275 | $74,197 | $9,419 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 261 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 258 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 231 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 209 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 184 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 162 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Associate's | 145 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Associate's | 104 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 104 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 100 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 97 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 90 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Associate's | 87 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 87 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 80 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Associate's | 79 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 78 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 72 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 63 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 61 | — | — |
| American Sign Language. | Associate's | 58 | — | — |
| Physics. | Associate's | 57 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 57 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 54 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 53 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 52 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 50 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 45 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 45 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 42 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 40 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 38 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 37 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Bakersfield College
Bakersfield College is a very large institution located in Bakersfield, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 17,280 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Psychology, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Bakersfield College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,621 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,430 for in-state students and $11,300 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $22,018 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 20.7%, a below-average completion outcome. 0.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $37,291 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Bakersfield College confers degrees and certificates across 32 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Psychology, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (64% of credentials), social sciences (11% of credentials), trades & services (9% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Bakersfield, California (city), Bakersfield College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Bakersfield College
Q.How much does Bakersfield College cost?
The average net price at Bakersfield College is $14,621 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $22,018.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Bakersfield College?
Bakersfield College has a 6-year graduation rate of 20.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Bakersfield College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Bakersfield College graduate earns $37,291 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Bakersfield College?
Published tuition is $1,430 in-state and $11,300 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Bakersfield College located?
Bakersfield College is located in Bakersfield, California (ZIP 93305).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Bakersfield College at their official website.