California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · Public
Popular programs at California State University-Bakersfield
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 351 | |
| 2 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 312 | |
| 3 | Psychology, General. | 294 | |
| 4 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 170 | |
| 5 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 151 | |
| 6 | Sociology. | 129 | |
| 7 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 106 | |
| 8 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 101 | |
| 9 | Communication and Media Studies. | 100 | |
| 10 | Biology, General. | 80 | |
| 11 | History. | 62 | |
| 12 | English Language and Literature, General. | 61 | |
| 13 | Computer Science. | 54 | |
| 14 | Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | 49 | |
| 15 | Engineering Science. | 42 | |
| 16 | Mathematics. | 42 | |
| 17 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 34 | |
| 18 | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | 30 | |
| 19 | Political Science and Government. | 29 | |
| 20 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 23 |
Showing top 20 of 36 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Bakersfield?
California State University-Bakersfield has an acceptance rate of 94% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for California State University-Bakersfield?
SAT score data for California State University-Bakersfield is not currently published.
How much does California State University-Bakersfield cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at California State University-Bakersfield is approximately $5,652 per year.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-Bakersfield?
4-year graduation rate data for California State University-Bakersfield is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.