Bakersfield, California has 2 sociology schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a degree in sociology. With an overall population of 247,057 and a student population of 29,236, approximately 26,405 of Bakersfield students attend one of Bakersfield's schools that offer sociology programs.
Of the 2 sociology schools in Bakersfield, the largest sociology school, by student population, is California State University-Bakersfield. In 2010, approximately 82 students graduated from the Sociology program at California State University-Bakersfield.
In 2010, 94 students graduated with a sociology degree in Bakersfield. If you decide to attend one of Bakersfield's sociology schools, you can expect to pay an average of $17,001 per year in instate tuition and $28,161 per year in out of state tuition.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,638 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a sociology program in Bakersfield. And if you live on campus at one of the Bakersfield-based sociology schools, you will have an added expense of $6,305 per year, on average, for room and board. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $7,871.
Many sociology graduates choose to work as sociologists after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Bakersfield, your job prospects are good. The number of sociologists in Bakersfield is expected to increase by 23% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for sociologists.
Bakersfield College
Address:
1801 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, California 93305-1299
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
California State University-Bakersfield
Address:
9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, California 93311-1099
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree