Business/Commerce at Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA · Associate's Degree
Bakersfield College graduates in business/commerce earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bakersfield College Compares for Business/Commerce
All 205 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $83,959 | $95,067 | #1 | $83,571 |
| 2 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $72,323 | $81,892 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $70,296 | $72,200 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Cascadia College Bothell, WA | $70,111 | $64,487 | #20 | — |
| 5 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $69,485 | $60,981 | #50 | $29,449 |
| 6 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $67,183 | $58,965 | #60 | $38,387 |
| 7 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | $65,732 | $68,222 | #10 | $32,691 |
| 8 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $65,130 | $59,906 | #54 | $40,863 |
| 9 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR | $64,778 | $76,335 | #3 | $31,888 |
| 10 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $64,756 | $59,562 | #57 | — |
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| 103 | Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA | $51,801 | $47,646 | #136 | — |
| 104 | Baltimore City Community College Baltimore, MD | $51,408 | $45,117 | #160 | — |
| 105 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $51,389 | $48,912 | #128 | — |
| 106 | Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA | $51,090 | $46,489 | #146 | — |
| 107 | Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX | $50,531 | $51,375 | #98 | $32,376 |
| 108 | York Technical College Rock Hill, SC | $49,965 | $55,403 | #75 | $33,870 |
| 109 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN | $49,931 | $47,695 | #133 | — |
Other Majors at Bakersfield College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,477 | $86,312 | #93 of 962 |
| Education | $56,662 | — | #1 of 31 |
| Sociology | $45,822 | — | #14 of 29 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,584 | — | #303 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,694 | — | #338 of 426 |
| Psychology | $38,723 | — | #57 of 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $28,483 | — | #76 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bakersfield College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,090 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bakersfield College rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Bakersfield College ranks #106 by median pay four years after graduation, and #146 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Bakersfield College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for business/commerce ($49,927).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.