California State University: Bakersfield
Academics
- Graduation Rate50%
- Majors Available50
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio18:1
- Retention Rate79%
AP Credit Policy
Credit granted for successful completion of Advanced Placement Exams. Students who present scores of 3, 4, or 5 on one or more AP Examinations will be awarded credit as recommended by the College Board. Students who have taken AP Examinations should request that the scores be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records. Students will receive credit for CSUB coursework most nearly equivalent to the material covered in the AP Examination. The courses credited will be displayed on the Transfer Evaluation. Questions about credit should be directed to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies (EDUC 242, 664-3420).
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Biology | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
C
- Chemistry, General
- Community College Administration
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
G
- Geology/Earth Science, General
H
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
N
- National Security Policy Studies
- Natural Sciences
P
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
S
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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