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Bakersfield College
  • C-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1,072 reviews
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    Bakersfield College Academics

    Academic Statistics

    Academics
    C-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    23%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    70%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    51%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $0
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      No
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      No

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    Data Not Available
    Most Popular Majors
    • Child Care Provider
      302 Graduates
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      211 Graduates
    • Communications
      138 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      138 Graduates
    • Business
      132 Graduates
    • Nursing Assistant
      130 Graduates
    • Nursing
      125 Graduates
    • Psychology
      100 Graduates
    • Welding
      95 Graduates
    • Police and Criminal Science
      87 Graduates
    100%
    of students say they attend class.12 responses

    About the Professors

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    31:1
    Female Professors
    49%
    Male Professors
    51%
    Average Professor Salary
    $108,036
    Poll
    67%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.12 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      5%
    • Asian American
      5%
    • Hispanic
      17%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      0%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      1%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      4%
    • White
      69%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    88%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.137 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.137 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.137 responses
    Poll
    77%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.136 responses
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