Bakersfield, California · Public ·City

California State University-Bakersfield

A+

Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 3% value

93.9% Acceptance $5,652 Avg net price 49.8% Graduate $59,009 Median earnings 8,577 Students

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At a glance

Basics

Type: Public
Setting: City
Enrollment: 8,577 students
Women / Men: 64.9% / 35.1%

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 93.9%

Cost

Avg net price: $5,652
Sticker price: $19,522
Tuition (in-state): $8,090
Tuition (out-of-state): $20,690

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 49.8%
Retention rate: 78.8%
Median earnings (10y): $59,009
Median debt: $16,600 (~$180/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants: 60.7%
Take federal loans: 23.3%

All majors at California State University-Bakersfield

51 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major	Program signal
Business Administration, Management and Operations	15.5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	11.0%
Psychology, General	10.3%
Criminal Justice and Corrections	6.0%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	5.3%
Education, General	5.1%
Sociology	4.5%
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	4.2%
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	3.8%
Communication and Media Studies	3.5%
Biology, General	3.1%
Social Work	2.6%
English Language and Literature, General	2.4%
History	2.3%
Computer Science	1.9%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other	1.7%
Engineering Science	1.5%
Mathematics	1.5%
Public Administration	1.5%
Fine and Studio Arts	1.2%
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	1.1%
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	1.1%
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	1.1%
Political Science and Government	1.0%
Agricultural Business and Management	0.7%
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences	0.6%
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	0.6%
Economics	0.6%
Computer Engineering	0.5%
Religion/Religious Studies	0.5%
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	0.4%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	0.4%
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy	0.3%
Health and Medical Administrative Services	0.3%
Anthropology	0.3%
Philosophy	0.3%
Chemistry	0.3%
Music	0.3%
Educational Administration and Supervision	0.2%
Special Education and Teaching	0.2%
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	0.2%
Engineering, General	0.1%
Natural Sciences	0.1%
Physics	0.0%
Public Health	0.0%
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	Listed
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	Listed
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	Listed
International Relations and National Security Studies	Listed
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	Listed
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other	Listed

Cost & ROI

Is California State University-Bakersfield worth it?

Pay $5,652/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $59,009 ten years out — about 10.4× the annual cost. Value grade: A+.

Avg net price: $5,652/yr
Median earnings: $59,009/yr (10y out)
Median debt: $16,600~$180/mo
4-year est. cost: $22,608net of aid

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Frequently asked questions

What is California State University-Bakersfield's acceptance rate?

California State University-Bakersfield admits 93.9% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%.

How much does California State University-Bakersfield cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $5,652. The sticker price before any aid is $19,522, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $22,608.

How much debt do California State University-Bakersfield graduates have?

Graduates leave California State University-Bakersfield with a median federal student loan balance of $16,600, which works out to about $180 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 23.3% of students take federal loans.

Is California State University-Bakersfield worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, California State University-Bakersfield graduates earn a median of $59,009 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 10.4× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns California State University-Bakersfield a value grade of A+.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Bakersfield?

49.8% of full-time undergraduates graduate from California State University-Bakersfield within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 78.8%.

What are the most popular majors at California State University-Bakersfield?

51 programs are listed in federal data; 45 have positive share data. The largest reported major at California State University-Bakersfield is Business Administration, Management and Operations (15.5%), followed by Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (11.0%).

What percent of California State University-Bakersfield students receive financial aid?

60.7% of California State University-Bakersfield students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 23.3% take federal student loans.

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