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California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · Public · General
California State University-Bakersfield is a public institution in Bakersfield, CA. With a 88% admission rate. Enrolls 8,183 students, offers 20 programs with earnings data, and has a 49% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
88%
SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
8,183
Completion Rate
49%
Cost of Attendance
$18,815
In-State Tuition
$7,696
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,576
Programs
20
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 20 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($19K)
Showing 20 of 20 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Resources Management and PolicyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $76,104 | $18,815 | — | |
| 2 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $52,429 | $18,815 | — | |
| 3 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $83,688 | $18,815 | — | |
| 4 | Engineering ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $88,102 | $18,815 | — | |
| 5 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $47,789 | $18,815 | — | |
| 6 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $64,875 | $18,815 | — | |
| 7 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $58,622 | $18,815 | — | |
| 8 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $59,736 | $18,815 | — | |
| 9 | Biological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $53,901 | $18,815 | — | |
| 10 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $66,465 | $18,815 | — | |
| 11 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $52,896 | $18,815 | — | |
| 12 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $68,270 | $18,815 | — | |
| 13 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $53,226 | $18,815 | — | |
| 14 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $61,462 | $18,815 | — | |
| 15 | Public AdministrationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $63,595 | $18,815 | — | |
| 16 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $52,098 | $18,815 | — | |
| 17 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $56,392 | $18,815 | — | |
| 18 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $111,384 | $18,815 | — | |
| 19 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $57,559 | $18,815 | — | |
| 20 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $49,390 | $18,815 | — |