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.