Bakersfield, CA Colleges
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Bakersfield is a city near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California. It is roughly equidistant between Fresno and Los Angeles, 110 mi (180 km) to the north and south respectively.
The city's population was 347,483 at the 2010 census, making it the 9th largest city in California and the 51st largest city in the United States. The Bakersfield Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has a population of 800,458 making it the 63rd largest metropolitan area in the country. It is California's third largest inland city, after Fresno and Sacramento. The city's economy relies on agriculture, petroleum extraction and refining, and manufacturing.
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Schools in and around Bakersfield, CA
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Santa Barbara Business College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 636 students |
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Kaplan College-Bakersfield
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 781 students |
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San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 901 students; $12,450 average out-state tuition; $12,450 average in-state tuition |
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Bakersfield College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 17,567 students; $5,448 average out-state tuition; $624 average in-state tuition |
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California State University-Bakersfield
Four or more years; Public; 7,990 students; $11,160 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Taft College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 10,093 students; $5,670 average out-state tuition; $780 average in-state tuition |
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Porterville College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 4,561 students; $5,448 average out-state tuition; $624 average in-state tuition |
Bakersfield, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Donald F. Hastings Scholarship | $2500 | February 15, 2012 |
| Educational Assistance General Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Philippine International Aid - Wells Fargo Scholarship | $2000 | March 15, 2012 |
| Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | March 12, 2012 |
| APCF - Verizon Scholarship (First Cycle) | $1000 | March 30, 2012 |
| National President's Scholarship-California Division | $500 | Varies |
| Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award - American Legion | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Policy and Legislative Affairs Internship (Los Angeles) | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Bakersfield
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Psychology
- Education
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Biology
- English Language and Literature
- Sociology
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Social Work
- Child Care Provider
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Early Childhood Education
- History
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
- School Counselor Education
- Art/Art Studies
