Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
at Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, CA
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
148
Median Earnings (1yr)
$86,312
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$86,312
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Nursing programs in California
Benchmark: $95,000 — average of 98 comparable programs
National median wage — Nursing
$81,708
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Nursing
+4%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program at Bakersfield College is a 2-to-4-year certificate offered by this public institution in Bakersfield, CA. Under CIP code 51.3801 in the health professions field, the program prepares students for professional nursing practice through coursework and clinical training in areas such as medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child health, mental health, and community health. Graduates are eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.
Bakersfield College offers this nursing certificate alongside a range of technical programs including Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (certificate, 2-to-4-year), Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, and Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. Students interested in health careers may also consider the college's Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate as a related pathway.
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