Business/Commerce, General

Associate's degree · Bakersfield College · Bakersfield, CA

CIP 52.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,090Median earnings 4 years after
$61,082Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Bakersfield College earn a median of $51,090. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,927 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,112–$69,450).

Business/Commerce, General (Associate's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
DeVry University-California
Ontario
$43,716$26,339
Victor Valley College
Victorville
$26,272—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Bakersfield College make?

The median salary is $51,090 and $61,082 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.