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.
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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 |
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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