Nursing at Bakersfield College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Bakersfield College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bakersfield College sits in Bakersfield, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bakersfield College
Distance learning is available at Bakersfield College. Of 30,746 students, 7,554 (25%) studied exclusively online and 8,712 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Bakersfield College
These rankings give you a sense of how Bakersfield College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #30 of 218 |
| Best Value | California | #32 of 137 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #39 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #44 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #62 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #156 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Bakersfield College
Those who finish Bakersfield College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,197 |
| 2 years | $74,200 |
| 4 years | $84,672 |
| 5 years | $90,276 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Bakersfield College report median earnings of $84,672, compared with $35,483 for all Bakersfield College graduates — about 139% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Bakersfield College is $9,419.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Bakersfield College
This Nursing program at Bakersfield College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 192 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Bakersfield College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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