by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Bakersfield College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Bakersfield College measures up.
Bakersfield College is ranked #319 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within California, it ranks #80 of 304 for value.
Read the full Bakersfield College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Bakersfield College is ranked #233 out of #346 in California for quality and #80 out of #304 for California value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Bakersfield College financial aid page to be sure.
Bakersfield College is ranked #319 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Bakersfield College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Bakersfield College costs about $16,928. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $67,713 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $22,577 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,621 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,928 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $67,713 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Bakersfield College net price and the factors that affect it.
What Bakersfield College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Bakersfield College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $90,308 | — | — |
| All Students | $67,713 | #319 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $58,484 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $90,308 | — | — |
| All Students | $67,713 | #80 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $58,484 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Bakersfield College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4,126 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,254 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,190 |
| $75K–$110K | $10,237 |
| Over $110K | $12,508 |
About 71% of Bakersfield College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,975 per year. Get more details on the Bakersfield College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Bakersfield College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.