by our College Data Analytics TeamHeres a high-level look at academic life at California State University-Bakersfield, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.
Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:
With 16 students per faculty member, California State University-Bakersfield is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. California State University-Bakersfield employs 54% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.
For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.
California State University-Bakersfield offers 44 majors with reported completions across 23 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at California State University-Bakersfield are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at California State University-Bakersfield.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 338 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 328 |
| Psychology, General | 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 161 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 139 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at California State University-Bakersfield:
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