by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Bakersfield College will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Bakersfield College this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 24,589 undergraduate students at Bakersfield College is 671 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 30 to 1 which places Bakersfield College among the worst concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Bakersfield College , there are 30 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the worst regrading instructional attention. | |||||
| The majority of the instructors (54.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Bakersfield College compares to the national average
Bakersfield College offers 75 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 65 majors within 29 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Bakersfield College awarded 4,193 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 1,823 | 0 | 1,823 |
| General Psychology | 291 | 0 | 291 |
| General Biology | 263 | 0 | 263 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 211 | 0 | 211 |
| Business Administration & Management | 160 | 0 | 160 |
Find out what Bakersfield College's top fields of study and majors are