Registered Nursing at Bakersfield College
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Bakersfield College is located in Bakersfield, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 192 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Bakersfield College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bakersfield College
Distance learning is available at Bakersfield College. Among 30,746 students, 7,554 (25%) studied exclusively online and 8,712 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Bakersfield College
Use these rankings to compare Bakersfield College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #30 of 215 |
| Best Value | California | #32 of 134 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #40 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #148 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Bakersfield College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Bakersfield College are 85% women (164) and 15% men (28).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Bakersfield College
Of the 192 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Bakersfield College, 85% were women (164) and 15% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Bakersfield College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 121 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 15 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Bakersfield College, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Bakersfield College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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