Health Professions at California State University-Bakersfield
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at California State University-Bakersfield. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Bakersfield is in Bakersfield, CA.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Bakersfield
Distance learning is available at California State University-Bakersfield. Among 10,419 students, 1,212 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,881 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at California State University-Bakersfield
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Bakersfield’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #37 of 317 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #39 of 428 |
| Best Value | California | #43 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #47 of 451 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #67 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from California State University-Bakersfield
Graduates of California State University-Bakersfield’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $81,247 |
| 2 years | $94,382 |
| 3 years | $85,224 |
| 4 years | $99,938 |
| 5 years | $111,384 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from California State University-Bakersfield take home a median $99,938, compared with $56,447 for all California State University-Bakersfield graduates — about 77% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at California State University-Bakersfield go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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