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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, California 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 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 14,725 enrolled students (as of 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (661) 395-4301
Financial Aid Phone: (661) 395-4427
http://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/
Bakersfield College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 500 | liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, history, American Sign Language, sociology, Spanish language, English, political science, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 212 | child development, human services, foodservice management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 114 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 71 | business management, accounting, business and related services, sales and marketing, retail, business |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 68 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Science | 49 | biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 48 | psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 33 | drafting, manufacturing tech, engineering technology, hazardous materials tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 33 | architectural tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 33 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair |
| Construction Trades | 31 | electrician, plumbing, construction, carpentry |
| Media | 29 | mass communication, journalism |
| Production Trades | 25 | machinist, welding, cabinetmaking, sheet metal tech |
| Office And Administration | 15 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 14 | radiographyer |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 12 | forestry |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 12 | culinary arts, restaurant and catering management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 11 | agricultural operations, crop production |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 5 | real estate |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Animal Science And Care | 4 | animal husbandry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science, web design, information technology, computer programming |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | health and physical education |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 2 | applied horticulture |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | photography |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
| Transportation | 0 | construction equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Bakersfield College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 898 | 68 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 409 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 43 | 21 |
In 2005, Bakersfield College had a total enrollment of 14,725 students (8,566 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 96% |
| State unknown | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (661) 395-4301
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 764 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,384 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Bakersfield College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 111800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (661) 395-4427
Bakersfield College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 99 | 98 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $86,007 | 12 | $85,147 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $86,007 | 12 | $85,147 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 110 | $84,060 | 105 | $80,372 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 110 | $84,060 | 105 | $80,372 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
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 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
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste 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
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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
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
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
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 2% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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