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Nursing at California State University-Bakersfield

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Bakersfield. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State University-Bakersfield sits in Bakersfield, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 87 nursing degrees were granted at California State University-Bakersfield.

Studying Online at California State University-Bakersfield

Distance learning is available at California State University-Bakersfield. Of 10,419 students, 1,212 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,881 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at California State University-Bakersfield

These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Bakersfield’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #33 of 141
Best Value Far Western (Region) #38 of 218
Best Value California #39 of 137
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #43 of 224
Best Value Nationwide #67 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #87 of 1,918

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #33 of 141
Best Value Far Western (Region) #38 of 218
Best Value California #39 of 137
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #43 of 224
Best Value Nationwide #67 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #87 of 1,918

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from California State University-Bakersfield

Those who finish California State University-Bakersfield’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at California State University-Bakersfield
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $81,247
2 years $86,268
3 years $85,224
4 years $99,938
5 years $111,384

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from California State University-Bakersfield report median earnings of $99,938, compared with $56,447 for all California State University-Bakersfield graduates — about 77% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Bakersfield

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at California State University-Bakersfield, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at California State University-Bakersfield are 72% women (63) and 28% men (24).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Bakersfield

Among the 71 bachelor’s nursing graduates at California State University-Bakersfield, 73% were women (52) and 27% were men (19).

California State University-Bakersfield gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Bakersfield.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 29
Asian 25
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at California State University-Bakersfield

Minority students account for 79% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Bakersfield, higher than the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at California State University-Bakersfield

Among the 16 master’s nursing graduates at California State University-Bakersfield, 69% were women (11) and 31% were men (5).

California State University-Bakersfield gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at California State University-Bakersfield.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 1
Asian 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at California State University-Bakersfield

Minority students account for 94% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at California State University-Bakersfield, above the national average of 40%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at California State University-Bakersfield

The Nursing program at California State University-Bakersfield breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 87

Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at California State University-Bakersfield pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

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