Learn More About BC!

Create Your Future!

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Programs & Services

Interested In....

Transferring to a university? Contact our transfer experts at (661) 395-4950 or bc_transfer@bakersfieldcollege.edu
Short Term Certificate(s) to jumpstart your career? Contact our Career Technical Education (CTE) Department at (661) 395-4402 or visit the Career Education webpage.
Working on campus? Contact Job Placement at (661) 395-4982 or studentemployment@bakersfieldcollege.edu
Academic Support? Find information about our Tutoring Center, Math Support & Writing Center at BC's Tutoring Labs page.
Access to resources? Visit our website to learn more about our Renegade Nexus Pantry, Student Health Services, Child Care Center & other resources.

Steps to Enroll

Step One: Apply to BC through CCCApply
Step Two: Apply For Financial Aid
- Complete a FAFSA or CA Dream ACt application
Step Three: Orientation
- Complete our online orientation
Step Four: Placement & Education Plan
- Meet with an advisor or counselor for placement and develop your comprehensive student education plan (CSEP).
- (661) 395-4421
- counseling@bakersfieldcollege.edu
Step Five: Register For Classes
- Use your CSEP to register for classes in Inside BC

We have support in person and virtually! Visit the Welcome Center or join virtually using our Student Information Desk (SID)

Why Choose BC?

170+ Degrees and Certificates
Flexible methods of instructions to meet your needs
New state of the art facilities and locations
Fully integrated student support services and resources to keep you on track to succeed
It pays to attend college!

Earning Ranges by Education Attainment, 2021

Median Usual Weekly Earnings
Bachelor’s Degree	$1,334
Associate’s Degree	$963
High School Diploma	$809
No high school diploma	$626

Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey.

Financial Aid

Apply for Financial Aid to potentially cover your educational costs! Complete an application in less than 15 minutes, today!

Financial Aid Awards

California College Promise Grant (CCPG)waives $46 per unit enrollment fee
Federal and State Grants available
Scholarships available for Bakersfield College students
Federal Work Study - work at BC!

Cost Comparison

Get started with BC and save in the long run! The list below shows the cost of 1 academic year using a 12 unit workload and does not include books, supplies, or personal expenses.

Bakersfield College: $1,104
CSU: $5,742
UC: $13,104
Private: $32,279