Bakersfield College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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17,280
students enrolled
6,671
degrees and certificates a year
21%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,621
average net price a year
Tuition $1,380 in state, $10,260 out of state
$29,867
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$37,291
median earnings, 10 years after entry
79% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 56% | 3,725 |
| Psychology | 5% | 326 |
| Biological sciences | 4% | 293 |
| Health professions | 4% | 258 |
| Business & management | 4% | 251 |
AI and data programs
Bakersfield College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Bakersfield College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Kern County, where the college is.
321
open professional jobs
52
entry level
8 say no experience is needed
1%
ask for AI skills
4 jobs
8.4%
unemployment in Kern County
2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier
$67,660
median household income
Kern County
30%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 5.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in psychology, biological sciences, health professions, which lead to human resources (10 open), research (7 open), programs (13 open), clinical (12 open).
Hiring most: Stratolaunch (47), Jt4 (31), Northrop Grumman (18), Creative Financial Staffing (14), Scaled Composites (12), Hyundai Motor America (8), Subsurface Energy Resources (6), Amazon (5).
What they hire for: Engineering (107), Sales (42), Operations (41), Finance (27), Programs (13), Clinical (12). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Kern/Inyo/Mono Workforce Development Board.
- America`s Job Center of California - LamontLamont · 661-635-4094 · Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 4p.m.
- America`s Job Center of California RidgecrestRidgecrest · 760-384-5995 · Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
- America`s Job Center of California- TaftTaft · 661-763-0200 · Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
- America`s Job Center of California-BakersfieldBakersfield · Monday - Friday 8 am-5 pm,
- America`s Job Center of California-DelanoDelano · 661-721-5800 · Monday thru Friday; 8am - 5pm
- America`s Job Center of California-ShafterShafter · 661-746-8300 · Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Bakersfield College?
- Bakersfield College enrolls about 17,280 students and is a public 4-year institution in Bakersfield, California. It awards about 6,671 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Bakersfield College?
- 21% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Bakersfield College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $29,867 six years after entry and $37,291 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Bakersfield College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Bakersfield College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Bakersfield College?
- 321 open professional jobs are listed in Kern County, 52 of them entry level and 8 saying no experience is needed. Stratolaunch has the most openings.
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Claim this pageSources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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