Education at California State University-Bakersfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Bakersfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Bakersfield is in Bakersfield, CA.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Bakersfield
Many students take online classes at California State University-Bakersfield. Of 10,419 students, 1,212 (12%) studied exclusively online and 5,881 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at California State University-Bakersfield
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Bakersfield’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 187 |
| Best Value | California | #18 of 104 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #25 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from California State University-Bakersfield
Those who finish California State University-Bakersfield’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,597 |
| 2 years | $66,503 |
| 3 years | $71,103 |
| 4 years | $75,075 |
| 5 years | $80,695 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from California State University-Bakersfield report median earnings of $75,075, compared with $56,447 for all California State University-Bakersfield graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at California State University-Bakersfield pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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