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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
17%
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
  • Nursing Assistant
    130 Graduates
  • Nursing
    125 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    110 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
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
32:1
Female Professors
52%
Male Professors
48%
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
    4%
  • Hispanic
    15%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    0%
  • Multiracial
    0%
  • Native American
    1%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    4%
  • White
    71%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
88%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.134 responses
Poll
84%
of students say professors care about their students' success.134 responses
Poll
81%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.134 responses
Poll
77%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.133 responses
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