by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Bakersfield College? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors Bakersfield College offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
Bakersfield College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 14,246 undergraduate (14,246 total)
The most popular majors at Bakersfield College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 7,123 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4,030 |
| Psychology, General. | 356 |
| Biology, General. | 270 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 244 |
Few Bakersfield College majors report graduate salaries; the highest among them, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing., averages roughly $74,197.
Explore the full list of majors at Bakersfield College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 7,123 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
4,030 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 356 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
192 | $74,197 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. |
50 | NA |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
25 | NA |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 24 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
14 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. · Office Management and Supervision. |
244 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
41 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
270 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. |
142 | NA |
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production. · Crop Production. |
36 | NA |
| Agricultural Mechanization. ↳ Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician. |
20 | NA |
| Food Science and Technology. ↳ Food Technology and Processing. |
8 | NA |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
121 | NA |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
36 | NA |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
19 | NA |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. · Corrections. |
142 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. · Fire Science/Fire-fighting. · Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation. |
43 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
143 | NA |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. ↳ Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. · Foodservice Systems Administration/Management. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
122 | NA |
| Journalism. | 9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
63 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. |
21 | NA |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 20 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
13 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
80 | NA |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician. |
20 | NA |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Safety Technology/Technician. |
8 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. |
4 | NA |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. ↳ Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. |
3 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
103 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. |
66 | NA |
| American Sign Language. ↳ American Sign Language (ASL). · Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. |
20 | NA |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Japanese Language and Literature. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. |
78 | NA |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. ↳ Teacher Assistant/Aide. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
52 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General. |
25 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 41 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
5 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
4 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
51 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Recording Arts Technology/Technician. · Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. |
32 | NA |
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
41 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 33 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
29 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
28 | NA |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking. |
18 | NA |
| Woodworking. ↳ Cabinetmaking and Millwork. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | 18 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. ↳ Architectural Technology/Technician. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry. ↳ Forestry, General. |
10 | NA |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. · Building Construction Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Women's Studies. |
2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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