Bakersfield Colleges

Maric College
Bakersfield, California

Operating in multiple locations throughout California, the college focused on offering life changing career education programs.

• Programs: Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

University of Phoenix
Bakersfield, California

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

• Programs: Accounting, Administration, Communication, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Family and Consumer, Finance, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, Health and Nursing, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal, Photography and photo journalism, Psychology, Teaching, Visual Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Certificate, Master

Bakersfield College
1801 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield, California 93305-1299

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, child development, registered nursing, business management, psychology, biology, speech and rhetoric, fire-fighting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 14,725 students, 8,566 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

California College of Vocational Careers
2822 F St - Ste L
Bakersfield, California 93301

• Programs: allied health and medical assisting, dental assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 90 students, 90 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Lyles Bakersfield College of Beauty
2935 F St
Bakersfield, California 93301

• Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, personal grooming.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 208 students, 186 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield
201 New Stine Rd
Bakersfield, California 93309

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, surgical tech, corrections, health care administration, business management, dental assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 708 students, 708 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

California State University - Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, California 93311-1099

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, education, psychology, criminal justice and safety, sociology, registered nursing, communication studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 7,549 students, 6,441 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 296 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-530. Math: 420-530.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Santa Barbara Business College
211 S Real Rd
Bakersfield, California 93309

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, medical office assistant, business, pharmacy tech, legal assistant, criminal justice and safety, system administration, business support services.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 501 students, 501 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.