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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.

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

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