Nursing at Golden West College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Golden West College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Golden West College is in Huntington Beach, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Golden West College
Online coursework is an option at Golden West College. Among 10,721 students, 4,277 (40%) studied exclusively online and 3,096 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Golden West College
These rankings give you a sense of how Golden West College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #11 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #27 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #71 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #101 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #332 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Golden West College
Graduates of Golden West College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,253 |
| 2 years | $69,338 |
| 3 years | $81,153 |
| 4 years | $88,521 |
| 5 years | $93,672 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Golden West College report median earnings of $88,521, compared with $38,104 for all Golden West College graduates — about 132% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Golden West College is $21,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Golden West College
The Nursing program at Golden West College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 99 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Golden West College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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