College Search

Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA · City · 493 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
About

North-West College Bakersfield (affiliated with Glendale Career College) is best known for providing fast-paced, practical healthcare training designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the medical field. Its strongest academic offerings center on hands-on vocational programs, including Vocational Nursing, Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, and Surgical Technology. The student experience is highly focused and career-driven, offering flexible day and evening schedules tailored for adult learners and career-switchers. What sets the campus apart is its deep integration with local Central Valley healthcare providers, ensuring students complete real-world clinical externships and gain access to dedicated job placement support upon graduation.

Location
Bakersfield, CA, 93304-5075 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
103 mi away
Cost
Avg net price
$51,867
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$51,290
$30–48k
$52,374
$48–75k
$52,603
$75–110k
$52,658
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

Wondering if Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield is the right fit for you?

Scout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.

Outcomes
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,921
Median earnings (10yr)
$41,472
Median debt
$9,500
Monthly loan payment
$101
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$16,115
Debt (90th percentile)
$18,845
Student Body
Men 13%Women 87%
33
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
46%
First-generation
55%
Median family income
$20,380
Independent students
64%
Avg age at entry
28.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
15%
Hispanic
50%
Black
12%
Asian
10%
Two or more
11%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$5,997/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,208
Federal loan rate
78%

Wondering if Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield is the right fit for you?

Scout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Get your college list →See a sample report first