The most popular undergraduate major at Bakersfield College is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Child Care Provider/Assistant and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. A list of all 64 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Bakersfield College graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 2 |
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production | 8 |
Crop Production | 3 |
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Information Technology | 3 |
Computer Programming/Programmer | 1 |
Computer Science | 2 |
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 4 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | 12 |
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 1 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Pre-Engineering | 1 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 6 |
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 4 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
Spanish Language and Literature | 11 |
American Sign Language (ASL) | 9 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 2 |
Child Care Provider/Assistant | 182 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
English Language and Literature | 15 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 207 |
Biology |
Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 71 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
Mathematics | 6 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
Forestry | 8 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 3 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
Philosophy | 4 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
Architectural Technology/Technician | 23 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
Chemistry | 2 |
Physics | 3 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
Psychology | 57 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
Corrections | 2 |
Criminal Justice/Police Science | 41 |
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 25 |
Human Services | 33 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Anthropology | 10 |
Economics | 2 |
International Relations and Affairs | 1 |
Political Science and Government | 6 |
Sociology | 14 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
Electrician | 9 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | 17 |
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 24 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 70 |
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 2 |
Welding Technology/Welder | 31 |
Cabinetmaking and Millwork | 1 |
Transportation and Materials Moving |
Graduates |
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 4 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Graphic Design | 11 |
Art/Art Studies | 11 |
Music | 2 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 92 |
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 15 |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 17 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 126 |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 20 |
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 101 |
Business |
Graduates |
Business/Commerce | 23 |
Business Administration and Management | 73 |
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 21 |
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 15 |
Real Estate | 5 |
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 3 |
History |
Graduates |
History | 28 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 52 |
Journalism | 1 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=109819 IPEDS survey data for Bakersfield College.