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2.0 Years to Recoup Costs

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Participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs

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Institutional Information

Address

1801 Panorama Drive Bakersfield, CA 93305

Phone

661-395-4011

Website

Website

System

Kern CCD

Staff Liaison

Kevin Bontenbal

Degrees

Bachelor of Science, Associate of Science, Associate of Science for Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts for Transfer, Certificate of Achievement

Total Enrollment

32,690

Academic calendar

Semester Plan

Institutional Type

Public (state/local) two-year

Accreditation Information

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Most Recent Commission Action

January 15, 2026

Initial Accreditation

1952

Name Position Role
Ms. Jessica M. Wojtysiak Associate Vice President, Instruction Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)
Dr. Stacy Pfluger Interim President Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Name Address Location Type Status
Panorama Campus 1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305
US		 Main Campus Active
Weill Institute 2100 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
US		 Additional Location Active
Bcollege SouthWest 9400 Camino Media
Bakersfield, CA 93311
US		 Additional Location Active
Delano Campus 1450 Timmons Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
US		 Additional Location Active
Olive Drive Fire Training Facility 5642 Victor St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
US		 Additional Location Active
Arvin Educational Center 1001 Varsity Road
Arvin, CA 93203
US		 Additional Location Active
Wasco State Prison 701 Scofield Avenue
Wasco, CA 93280
US		 Additional Location Active
Corcoran State Prison 4001 King Avenue
Corcoran, CA 93212
US		 Additional Location Active
California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison (SATF) 900 Quebec Avenue
Corcoran, CA 93212
US		 Additional Location Active
Kern Valley State Prison 3000 West Cecil Avenue
Delano, CA 93215
US		 Additional Location Active
North Kern State Prison 2737 West Cecil Avenue
Delano, CA 93215
US		 Additional Location Active
Program Name Degree Type Method of Assessment Credits required for Program Completion Title IV Distance Education Correspondence Education
Industrial Automation Bachelor of Science Credit-based using credit hour 120-131.5 Yes Yes No
Research Laboratory Technology Bachelor of Science Credit-based using credit hour 120-129 Yes Yes No
Agricultural Engineering Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60-73.5 Yes Yes No
Animal Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Applied Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 63-78 Yes Yes No
Architecture/Architectural Drafting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Civil Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 62-81 Yes Yes No
Civil Engineering Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60-74.5 Yes Yes No
Construction Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 61 Yes Yes No
Culinary Arts Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Education Studies Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Electrical Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 62-74 Yes Yes No
Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 62-71 Yes Yes No
Electronics Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 62-70 Yes Yes No
Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Engineering Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60-62 Yes Yes No
Environmental Horticulture Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Environmental Resource Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Food Science and Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60-70 Yes Yes No
Food Service Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 69.5 Yes Yes No
Forest Resource Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Forestry Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Health Information Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 75-79 Yes Yes No
Human Biology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 59-60 Yes Yes No
HVAC Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Industrial Automation Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60-79.5 Yes Yes No
Industrial Drawing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Industrial Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Logistics Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
LVN to Registered Nursing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Manufacturing Metal Fabrication Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Manufacturing Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60-70 Yes Yes No
Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 67-79 Yes Yes No
Mechanized Agriculture Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Natural Resource Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Occupational Safety and Risk Management Business Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60-64.5 Yes Yes No
Occupational Safety and Risk Management, Agriculture Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60-64 Yes Yes No
Occupational Safety and Risk Management, Health Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60-64 Yes Yes No
Occupational Safety and Risk Management, Industrial Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60-65 Yes Yes No
Ornamental Horticulture Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Paramedic Program Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Physical Therapist Assistant Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 68 Yes Yes No
Plant Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Police Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 61-63 Yes Yes No
Process Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Radiologic Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 61.5 Yes Yes No
Registered Nursing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 38 Yes Yes No
Research Laboratory Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60-65.5 Yes Yes No
Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 40-71 Yes Yes No
Welding Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Wildland Firefighting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Woodworking/Cabinetmaking Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Administration of Justice Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Agriculture Animal Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Agriculture Business Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Agriculture Plant Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Biology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Business Administration 2.0 Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Chemistry Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Computer Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Environmental Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Geology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Hospitality Management Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Math Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Nutrition and Dietetics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Physics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Public Health Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
UCTP Chemistry Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
UCTP Physics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 61-62.5 Yes Yes No
Accounting Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Administrative Office Assistant Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
American Sign Language Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Carpentry Apprenticeship Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 16-67 Yes Yes No
Correctional Administration Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Criminal Justice Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Electrician Apprenticeship Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 45-70 Yes Yes No
Fire Technology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Human Services Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Japanese Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Plumbers & Steamfitters Apprenticeship Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 16-67 Yes Yes No
Anthropology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Art History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Child and Adolescent Development Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies 2.0 Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Economics Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Elementary Teacher Education Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
English Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Journalism Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Kinesiology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Law, Public Policy, and Society Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Music Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Philosophy Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Political Science Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Psychology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Social Justice Studies Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Sociology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Spanish Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Studio Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Theatre Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Agriculture Business Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Animal Science Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33 Yes Yes No
ASL Interpreter Training Program Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 41 Yes Yes No
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25.5 Yes Yes No
Business Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
California State University (CSU) General Education Breadth Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 39-41 Yes Yes No
Carpentry Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 32-60 Yes Yes No
Child Development Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 35 Yes Yes No
Child Development Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 35 Yes Yes No
Child Development Teacher Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Civil Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34-34.5 Yes Yes No
Coaching Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Commercial Music Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
CompTIA Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Construction Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27.5 Yes Yes No
Data Analyst Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Dietetic Services Supervisor Program Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16.5 Yes Yes No
Digital Marketer Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Electrician Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 56 Yes Yes No
Electronics Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Engine Overhaul and Repair Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16.5 Yes Yes No
Engine Performance Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Environmental Horticulture Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Environmental Resource Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30.5 Yes Yes No
Executive Chief Fire Officer Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21.5 Yes Yes No
Fire Fighter I Academy Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20.5-24.5 Yes Yes No
Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 38 Yes Yes No
Food Science and Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Forest Resource Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 31.5 Yes Yes No
Forestry Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 40 Yes Yes No
General Engineering Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Health Navigator Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Help Desk Support Technician Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
HVAC Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 26 Yes Yes No
Industrial Drawing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Information Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22-23 Yes Yes No
Intersegmental General Education Transfer (IGETC) for STEM General Education Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 31-33 Yes Yes No
Intersegmental General Education Transfer (IGETC) General Education Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 37-39 Yes Yes No
Light Duty Diesel Performance Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Logistics Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Manufacturing Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33-38 Yes Yes No
Media Arts Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Natural Resource Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30.5 Yes Yes No
Occupational Safety and Risk Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 26 Yes Yes No
Office Assistant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27-29 Yes Yes No
Online Teaching Level II Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-18 Yes Yes No
Ornamental Horticulture Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
Paramedic Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 39.5 Yes Yes No
Paraprofessional Level II Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-18 Yes Yes No
Paraprofessional Level III Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27-28.5 Yes Yes No
Paraprofessional Level IV Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 48-53.5 Yes Yes No
Pest Control Adviser Preparation Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 42 Yes Yes No
Photography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Plant Science Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Plumbers & Steamfitters Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 32-77 Yes Yes No
Process Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Public Health Informatics II Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 50 Yes Yes No
Sports Medicine Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Strategic Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Sustainable Landscape Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Transitional Kindergarten Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Vocational Nursing Program Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 45 Yes Yes No
Web Design and Development Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Welding Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 32 Yes Yes No
Woodworking/Cabinetmaking Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Review Type Commission Review
Follow-Up Report with Visit (FUV) June 2027