Education at Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA · Associate's Degree
Bakersfield College graduates in education earn 36% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bakersfield College Compares for Education
All 31 colleges reporting education 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 | Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA | $56,662 | $51,559 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $54,493 | $47,824 | #5 | — |
| 3 | University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC | $51,137 | $44,809 | #13 | — |
| 4 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $49,267 | $52,870 | #1 | — |
| 5 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $48,532 | $42,596 | #20 | $16,846 |
| 6 | Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland, MD | $46,605 | $40,901 | #23 | — |
| 7 | Pima Community College Tucson, AZ | $46,020 | $47,286 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $45,867 | $40,257 | #24 | $19,157 |
| 9 | Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN | $45,014 | $49,173 | #3 | — |
| 10 | Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN | $44,787 | $48,925 | #4 | — |
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 |
| Business/Commerce | $51,090 | — | #106 of 205 |
| 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 education graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,662 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bakersfield College rank for education?
Among 31 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Bakersfield College ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Bakersfield College worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% more than the national median for education ($41,787).
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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.