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Bakersfield College is a public community college located in Bakersfield, California. It was established in 1913 and is one of the Nation's oldest community colleges. The campus is spread out over an area of 153 acres. The college also operates two satellite campuses, one at the Weill Institute in downtown Bakersfield and the other at the Delano Center in Delano, California.
BC serves more than 15,000 students and is a part of the Kern Community College District. The college offers 184 Associate's degree and certificate programs. BC is a part of the California Community Colleges system.
The athletic teams of BC compete in the Western State Conference (WSC). The college hosts the American Student Government Association's Community College Student Government Training Conference, held annually every December.
Bakersfield, CA is home to Bakersfield College. Bakersfield is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Bakersfield College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in media, architecture and planning, and family and social work.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Bakersfield College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 17,405 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Bakersfield College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Bakersfield College
1801 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305-1299
General Phone: (661) 395-4011
http://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 556 | liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, sociology, history, Spanish language, American Sign Language, English, anthropology, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 282 | child development, human services, foodservice management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 204 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 131 | business management, accounting, business, business and related services, sales and marketing, retail |
| Media | 130 | mass communication, journalism |
| Science | 87 | biology, physics, geology, chemistry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 78 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections, corrections and criminal justice |
| Production Trades | 68 | machinist, welding, cabinetmaking, sheet metal tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 68 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair |
| Architecture and Planning | 61 | architectural tech |
| Engineering Technician | 56 | drafting, manufacturing tech, engineering technology, architectural drafting, HVAC tech, hazardous materials tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 56 | psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 20 | radiographer, veterinary assistant |
| Construction Trades | 19 | plumbing, electrician, construction, carpentry |
| Design | 15 | graphic design |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 11 | culinary arts, restaurant and catering management |
| Office and Administration | 11 | administrative assistant |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 10 | forestry |
| Religion and Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer science, information technology, web design, computer graphics, computer programming |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 5 | crop production, agricultural operations, agricultural machine tech |
| Animal Science and Care | 5 | animal husbandry |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 5 | real estate |
| Medicine | 4 | medical preparatory |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and physical education |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | applied horticulture |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial photography |
| Transportation | 0 | construction equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Bakersfield College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 987 | 67 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 885 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 43 | 9 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 49 |
In 2007-2008, Bakersfield College had a total enrollment of 17,405 students (10,552 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bakersfield, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 518 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,246 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Bakersfield College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 111800)
Bakersfield College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 91 | 96 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 27 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $95,031 | 7 | $102,069 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $95,031 | 7 | $102,069 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 107 | $86,238 | 121 | $83,320 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 107 | $86,238 | 121 | $83,320 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Crop Production
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Services, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography, Other
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bakersfield College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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