Registered Nursing at Golden West College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Golden West College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Golden West College is in Huntington Beach, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 99 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Golden West College.
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Studying Online at Golden West College
Distance learning is available at Golden West College. Among 10,721 students, 4,277 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,096 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Golden West College
Use these rankings to compare Golden West College’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #11 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #27 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #67 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #97 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #315 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Golden West College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Golden West College are 72% women (71) and 28% men (28).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Golden West College
Among the 99 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Golden West College, 72% were women (71) and 28% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Golden West College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Asian | 49 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 78% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Golden West College, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Golden West College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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