Sociology at Bakersfield College
If you are interested in studying Sociology, take a look at what Bakersfield College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bakersfield College sits in Bakersfield, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 121 sociology degrees were awarded at Bakersfield College.
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Studying Online at Bakersfield College
Online coursework is an option 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
Below you’ll find the diversity of Sociology graduates at Bakersfield College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Bakersfield College are 74% women (89) and 26% men (32).
Sociology Associate’s Program at Bakersfield College
Among the 121 associate’s sociology degrees awarded at Bakersfield College, 74% were women (89) and 26% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology associate’s degree recipients at Bakersfield College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 78 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 83% of Sociology associate’s degree recipients at Bakersfield College, higher than the national average of 78%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Bakersfield College
This Sociology program at Bakersfield College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 121 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Students who finish Sociology program at Bakersfield College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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