California State University - Bakersfield Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at CSU Bakersfield
We calculated a Salary Score for each of CSU Bakersfield's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at CSU Bakersfield to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for CSUB Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Not Reported | $26,190 | |
| Biology, General | $25,800 | $26,640 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $15,000 | $36,070 | |
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $39,370 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $13,000 | $32,630 | |
| Computer Engineering | Not Reported | $37,210 | |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $14,000 | $30,690 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $69,340 | |
| Engineering Science | Not Reported | $56,230 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $26,740 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $15,000 | $19,590 | |
| History | Not Reported | $26,720 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $18,000 | $26,930 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $12,500 | $20,350 | |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | Not Reported | $52,610 | |
| Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $27,480 | |
| Psychology, General | $13,000 | $26,420 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $11,890 | $80,960 | |
| Sociology | $15,500 | $29,900 |
Salary Score ™ for CSUB Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $23,410 | $68,500 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Not Reported | $55,740 | |
| Education, General | $10,950 | $66,750 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $40,550 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $123,820 | |
| Social Work | $38,450 | $57,770 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $30,500 | $57,320 |
California State University - Bakersfield Reviews
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California State University Bakersfield provides an outstanding opportunity for education. The school is affordable and the staff are knowledgeable and want to help students achieve success on all levels. In my personal experience, I had a professor that impacted my career growth by pushing me for opportunities that I might not have otherwise considered or been aware of. Attending California State University Bakersfield has significantly impacted my life and career. I would recommend this school without reservation.... Read More
This is a great school for locals to receive an education at a low-cost. The professors who work there genuinely care about their students' success and will assist them as much as they can with succeeding in their classes. The assistants who work in the office are helpful but sometimes lose paperwork. A student needs to be prepared to take their graduation requirements into their own hands to finish on time.