Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield

Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit two-year institution located in Bakersfield, California, within a large city setting. The college enrolls 398 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 41.67 out of 100. Its retention rate of 70% (IPEDS 2023) indicates consistent student engagement across its healthcare-focused certificate programs.

The college offers four certificate programs in the healthcare field: Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder and Medical/Clinical Assistant at the one-to-two-year certificate level, and Surgical Technology and Pharmacy Technician at the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels respectively, providing students with practical training for clinical and administrative roles in healthcare settings.

Located in Bakersfield, CA, one of California's major inland cities, Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield serves students seeking entry into the healthcare workforce. Its focused curriculum in medical coding, clinical assisting, surgical technology, and pharmacy prepares graduates for positions in the Central Valley's growing healthcare industry.