Is Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield worth it?
Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Bakersfield, California (large city), reported with Glendale Career College. It awarded 83 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, medical assistant and surgical technology.
Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield is part of Glendale Career College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole institution, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$41,088
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,064
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,472
Average net price
$51,867
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
83
Years to pay back
4.3 years
Students (undergrad)
493
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,106 | $33,655 | 174 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $96,185 | $107,406 | 121 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,827 | $37,158 | 49 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 51 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 12 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Associate | 10 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 8 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 2 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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