Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 47.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $38,317
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,674
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 30.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $113/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $58,719 | $22,250 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. | Certificate | $46,869 | $9,500 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. | Associate | $43,798 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Associate | $41,441 | $20,000 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Certificate | $39,009 | $13,000 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate | $34,921 | $19,584 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $28,666 | $19,125 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate | $26,313 | $19,950 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $24,765 | $18,844 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $24,596 | $20,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $23,853 | $18,250 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Certificate | $23,042 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Certificate | $22,858 | $9,500 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Certificate | $22,094 | $9,379 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Certificate | $21,861 | $9,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates typically enter healthcare, business, and technology fields where the 92.5% employment rate reflects strong regional demand for trained workers. The median debt of $10,674 creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.28, well below the concerning 1.0 threshold that signals financial stress. Monthly loan payments of $113 consume about 3.5% of typical graduate income, making debt manageable for most borrowers. However, the 30.16% loan repayment rate suggests many graduates struggle despite finding employment. Ten-year median earnings of $38,317 provide decent middle-class income in Bakersfield's lower-cost market. The combination of moderate debt, strong job placement, and reasonable local salaries creates an average return on investment for career-focused training.