California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1965Large citySEVP certified

California State University-Bakersfield campus — Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

About

California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB, Cal State Bakersfield, or CSU Bakersfield) is a public university in Bakersfield, California, United States. It was established in 1965 as Kern State College and officially in 1968 as California State College Bakersfield on a 375-acre (152 ha) campus, becoming the 20th school in the California State University system. The university offers 39 different bachelor's degree programs, 17 master's degree programs, and a doctoral program in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.). As of fall 2021, there were more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students at either the main campus in Bakersfield or the satellite campus, Antelope Valley Center in Lancaster, California.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$21,816
Estimated total for international students: US$31,778
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$8,496
Total cost for in-state students: US$18,458

Net price calculatorwww2.calstate.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 8,577
Graduate students: 1,554
International undergraduates: 1%
Students per teacher: 20 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 94%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 48%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$62,381

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (62)

Bachelor's degrees41 subjects

Agricultural Business and ManagementAnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering ScienceEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Master's degrees20 subjects

AnthropologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees1 subject

Educational Administration and Supervision

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.