Child Development & Family Studies at Bakersfield College
If you are interested in studying Child Development & Family Studies, you may want to check out the program at Bakersfield College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bakersfield College sits in Bakersfield, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 143 child development & family studies degrees were awarded at Bakersfield College.
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Online Class Availability at Bakersfield College
Online coursework is an option at Bakersfield College. Among 30,746 students, 7,554 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,712 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Bakersfield College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Bakersfield College are 97% women (138) and 3% men (5).
Child Development & Family Studies Associate’s Program at Bakersfield College
Among the 113 associate’s child development & family studies graduates at Bakersfield College, 96% were women (108) and 4% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Bakersfield College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 92 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 90% of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Bakersfield College, higher than the national average of 63%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Child Development & Family Studies Concentrations at Bakersfield College
This Child Development & Family Studies program at Bakersfield College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider | 143 |
Best-Paid Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Students who finish Child Development & Family Studies program at Bakersfield College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Child Development & Family Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $75,358 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $73,521 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $69,957 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | $57,643 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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