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California State University - Bakersfield Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B-
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
43%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
76%
Part-Time Retention Rate
47%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$194
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    33%
  • 20-39
    43%
  • 40-99
    21%
  • 100+
    2%
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    324 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    182 Graduates
  • Psychology
    132 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    118 Graduates
  • Sociology
    90 Graduates
  • Nursing
    89 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    81 Graduates
  • Communications
    78 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    62 Graduates
  • Biology
    49 Graduates
100%
of students say they attend class.35 responses

About the Professors

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
24:1
Female Professors
49%
Male Professors
51%
Average Professor Salary
$107,664
Poll
51%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.35 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    4%
  • Asian American
    12%
  • Hispanic
    14%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    9%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    1%
  • Unknown
    2%
  • White
    57%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
86%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.76 responses
Poll
75%
of students say professors care about their students' success.76 responses
Poll
79%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.75 responses
Poll
88%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.76 responses
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