Physics at Bakersfield College
If you are interested in studying Physics, take a look at what Bakersfield College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bakersfield College is in Bakersfield, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 physics degrees were awarded at Bakersfield College.
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Studying Online at Bakersfield College
Distance learning is available at Bakersfield College. Of 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 Physics graduates at Bakersfield College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physics graduates at Bakersfield College are 39% women (11) and 61% men (17).
Physics Associate’s Program at Bakersfield College
Of the 28 associate’s physics graduates at Bakersfield College, 39% were women (11) and 61% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics associate’s degree recipients at Bakersfield College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 82% of Physics associate’s degree recipients at Bakersfield College, higher than the national average of 67%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Bakersfield College
This Physics program at Bakersfield College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 28 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Graduates of the Physics program at Bakersfield College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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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