Colleges in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. It is the third-largest inland city in California behind Fresno and Sacramento. Some of the most popular career industries in Bakersfield include retail, professional management, administrative and health care. The most common job openings are for operations, risk management, information technology, finance and physical therapy jobs. Attending a local college could increase your chances of getting one of these positions or being promoted in your current position.
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Bakersfield College
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Founded in 1913, Bakersfield College is one of the nation's oldest community colleges. The large campus covers more than 150 acres and enrolls 15,000 students. Students at Bakersfield can earn an associate's degree, gain skills for their future careers or transfer to a four-year college and continue their education. Programs include agriculture, art, automotive, business, communication, computer science, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, psychology and welding.
Bakersfield College
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305
661-395-4011
bakersfieldcollege.edu
California State University Bakersfield
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California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) is one of 23 campuses in the CSU system. The campus has four schools: Humanities and Social Sciences, Business and Public Administration, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Education. CSUB offers 31 undergraduate programs for students pursuing bachelor's degrees and 17 graduate programs for students pursuing master's degrees. Nearly 8,000 students attend the university in Bakersfield. Residence halls are available for student housing, and the university has an extensive athletics program.
CSU Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-654-CSUB
csub.edu
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San Joaquin Valley
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San Joaquin Valley is a private career and technical two-year college. The junior college focuses on preparing students for the workforce by providing them with the skills and knowledge the jobs require. Associate's degree programs offered include business administration, criminal justice, dental assisting, pharmacy technology, surgical technology and industrial technology.
San Joaquin Valley
201 New Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93309
661-834-0126
info.sjvc.edu
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