Bakersfield College
Public two-year college in Bakersfield, CA that costs an average of $4,330 a year after financial aid and graduates 20% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$4,330
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
20%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,011
PublicLarge city17,280 undergraduates
Cost of Bakersfield College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $14,301 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,450 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $11,530 |
| Books and supplies | $1,089 |
| Average net price after aid | $4,330 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $4,330 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Bakersfield College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $35,324 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $41,011 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 114th of 125 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,914 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $113 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 34% |
| Students with federal loans | 1.0% |
Majors and programs at Bakersfield College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 29 | — | — |
Certificate programs (48)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 18 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 29 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 47 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 11 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 54 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 20 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 6 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 150 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 5 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 10 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 40 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 101 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 29 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 49 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 10 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Forestry | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 34 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 14 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 60 | — | — |
| Human Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3,452 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 51 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 30 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 21 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 135 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (73)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 68 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 186 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 8 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 75 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 13 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 61 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 44 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 19 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 6 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 23 | — | — |
| Biology | 563 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 20 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 427 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 5 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 161 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 78 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 316 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 33 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 19 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 13 | — | — |
| Economics | 42 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 38 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 46 | — | — |
| Engineering | 52 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 60 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 110 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 70 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 3 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Forestry | 23 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 24 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 26 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| History | 175 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 219 | — | — |
| Human Services | 43 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | — | — |
| Journalism | 23 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4,303 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 97 | — | — |
| Music | 18 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 3 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 12 | — | — |
| Physics | 55 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 71 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 15 | — | — |
| Psychology | 682 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 340 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 124 | — | — |
| Sociology | 244 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 87 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 61 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 8 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 23 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 31 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 3 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton College | Fullerton | $1,302 | — | $49,216 |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | $5,713 | — | $45,109 |
| Saddleback College | Mission Viejo | $23,913 | — | $51,222 |
| Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga | $24,504 | — | $45,674 |
| Riverside City College | Riverside | $24,678 | — | $44,956 |
| San Diego Mesa College | San Diego | $21,767 | — | $50,947 |
| Southwestern College | Chula Vista | $5,663 | — | $47,535 |
| College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita | $19,542 | — | $52,411 |
About Bakersfield College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield, CA |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 17,280 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 31 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | bakersfieldcollege.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bakersfield College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $14,301 a year (tuition and fees: $1,450 in-state, $11,530 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $4,330 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,330.
How much do Bakersfield College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $41,011 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 114th of 125 similar colleges in California.
What is Bakersfield College's graduation rate?
20% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.