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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 |
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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.