All About Academics
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
- The student to faculty (instructor) ratio.
- The Majors offered at this college.
- What online and distance learning options are available.
Faculty Resources
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 8,179 undergraduate students at California State University - Bakersfield is 512. When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 24 to 1 which places California State University - Bakersfield among the worst concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at California State University - Bakersfield, there are 24 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the worst regrading instructional attention. | |||||
| The majority of the instructors (55.0%) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Most Popular Majors Students Sign Up For
California State University - Bakersfield offers 38 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 38 majors within 23 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, California State University - Bakersfield awarded 1,610 undergraduate degrees in 2016 - 2017.
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 324 | 324 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 0 | 181 | 181 |
| General Psychology | 0 | 132 | 132 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 0 | 118 | 118 |
| Sociology | 0 | 90 | 90 |
Find out what California State University - Bakersfield's top fields of study and majors are
Additional Questions to Ask
- Are you looking for a lot of flexibility? Does this college offer online or summer classes that might help you finish your degree?
- Interested in graduate school? How many students from this college go on to achieve additional degrees?
- Will a degree from this school land you a job? How many graduates were employed full time a year after graduating?
