California State University-Bakersfield: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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8,577
students enrolled
2,590
degrees and certificates a year
50%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$5,652
average net price a year
Tuition $5,742 in state, $17,622 out of state
$44,282
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$59,009
median earnings, 10 years after entry
90% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 17% | 431 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 12% | 315 |
| Psychology | 11% | 288 |
| Education | 11% | 283 |
| Social sciences | 7% | 176 |
AI and data programs
California State University-Bakersfield reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around California State University-Bakersfield
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Kern County, where the college is.
308
open professional jobs
32
entry level
6 say no experience is needed
2%
ask for AI skills
6 jobs
7.9%
unemployment in Kern County
2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier
$67,660
median household income
Kern County
30%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 4.8% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, education, which lead to finance (23 open), sales (29 open), operations (39 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (5 open).
Hiring most: Stratolaunch (49), Jt4 (30), Northrop Grumman (18), Creative Financial Staffing (14), Scaled Composites (12), Hyundai Motor America (9), Clinica Sierra Vista (6), Modern Technology Solutions (6).
What they hire for: Engineering (112), Operations (39), Sales (29), Finance (23), Clinical (15), Programs (15). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Kern/Inyo/Mono Workforce Development Board.
- America`s Job Center of California - LamontLamont · 661-635-4094 · Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 4p.m.
- America`s Job Center of California RidgecrestRidgecrest · 760-384-5995 · Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
- America`s Job Center of California- TaftTaft · 661-763-0200 · Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
- America`s Job Center of California-BakersfieldBakersfield · Monday - Friday 8 am-5 pm,
- America`s Job Center of California-DelanoDelano · 661-721-5800 · Monday thru Friday; 8am - 5pm
- America`s Job Center of California-ShafterShafter · 661-746-8300 · Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is California State University-Bakersfield?
- California State University-Bakersfield enrolls about 8,577 students and is a public 4-year institution in Bakersfield, California. It awards about 2,590 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at California State University-Bakersfield?
- 50% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do California State University-Bakersfield graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,282 six years after entry and $59,009 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does California State University-Bakersfield offer AI or data science degrees?
- California State University-Bakersfield reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near California State University-Bakersfield?
- 308 open professional jobs are listed in Kern County, 32 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. Stratolaunch has the most openings.
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