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California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 94% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
California State University-Bakersfield is a public institution located in the city setting of Bakersfield, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 94%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
94% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
94%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,351
Earnings 5yr: $99,567
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,298
Earnings 5yr: $111,384
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,998
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,797
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,010
Earnings 5yr: $86,211
Debt: N/A
Engineering Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,948
Earnings 5yr: $88,102
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,527
Earnings 5yr: $78,867
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,123
Earnings 5yr: $69,542
Debt: N/A
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,315
Earnings 5yr: $76,104
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,248
Earnings 5yr: $71,950
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,432
Earnings 5yr: $83,688
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,029
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,989
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,014
Earnings 5yr: $85,746
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,470
Earnings 5yr: $66,465
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,705
Earnings 5yr: $57,559
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,885
Earnings 5yr: $59,736
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,529
Earnings 5yr: $58,622
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,081
Earnings 5yr: $49,390
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,715
Earnings 5yr: $61,462
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$5,652
In-State Tuition$8,090
Out-of-State Tuition$20,690
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
61%
Pell Grants
23%
Take Loans
55%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,282
+33% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,009
Completion Signals
50%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,270
Est. Monthly Payment
$122/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
35%
Men65%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
58%
Part-Time Share
17%
Avg Family Income
$36,292
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