Registered Nursing Program Effectiveness

NCLEX-RN Pass Rates

Year First Time NCLEX-RN Pass Rates
2023 94.12%
2022 96.51%
2021 98.11%
2020 97.89%
2019 98.88%

Attrition Rates

Year Attrition Rates
2023 4.70%
2022 7.32%
2021 5.56%
2020 9.84%
2019 5.22%

On Time Completion

Year On Time Completion
2023 81.21%
2022 69.92%
2021 83.46%
2020 81.15%
2019 77.39%

Job Placement

Year Placement Rate
2023 100%
2022 97.67%
2021 98%
2020 100%
2019 100%

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement


In accordance with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act, Bakersfield College provides services and benefits to students regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, religion, marital status, medical condition or disability. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to administration and participation in vocational education programs. (Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended.)

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