California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California · Public · 8,577 undergraduates
All 29 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,536 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,817 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,835 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,480 |
| $110k and up | $16,069 |
| All families (average) | $5,652 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,705 | +$24,729 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $57,529 | +$20,553 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,207 | +$12,231 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $53,715 | +$16,739 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $92,010 | +$55,034 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $52,618 | +$15,642 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $53,553 | +$16,577 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $102,298 | +$65,322 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,989 | +$14,013 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $120,351 | +$83,375 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,885 | +$21,909 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $86,527 | +$49,551 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $56,081 | +$19,105 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,420 | +$15,444 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $80,432 | +$43,456 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 29 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 61% of students receive Pell grants · 50% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.