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Golden West College

Public Huntington Beach, CA · Suburban · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
47%
Graduation Rate
$43,145
Earnings (10yr)
$4,824
Net Price
9,034
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Overview

Golden West College has a net price of just $4,824, making it an accessible option for students looking to minimize their education costs. With an enrollment of 9,034, this public college is a popular choice in Huntington Beach, California.

Graduates of Golden West College earn a median salary of $43,145 ten years after starting their studies. While specific mobility rates are not available, the college serves a diverse student body, including a 23% Pell Grant rate, indicating support for low-income students.

Students thrive in programs like Humanities, Business & Marketing, Criminal Justice, and Culinary Arts. The graduation rate stands at 47%, reflecting the challenges some students face, but the college's supportive environment helps many find their path. With a median debt of $7,179, graduates leave with manageable financial obligations, enhancing their potential for economic mobility.

Rankings

How Golden Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation47%Earnings 10yr$43KNet Price$5KRetention70%Median Debt$7KPell Grant Rate23%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$3K$0-30K$4K$30-48K$7K$48-75K

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,380
In-State Tuition
$11,628
Out-of-State
$4,824
Avg Net Price
$7,179
Median Debt
23%
Pell Grant Rate
2%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$3,417
Family Income $0–$30K
$4,126
Family Income $30K–$48K
$7,481
Family Income $48K–$75K

Graduate Outcomes

$34,462
6 Years After Entry
$40,575
8 Years
$43,145
10 Years
0.17x
Debt-to-Earnings
46%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$34,462 6yr $40,575 8yr $43,145 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.32
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.08
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.1%
Volunteering Rate
0.92
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 70%
Full-Time Faculty 31%
Faculty Salary (mo) $14,009
Diversity Index 0.74
First-Gen Students 53%

Top Programs

Humanities 61%
Business & Marketing 5%
Criminal Justice 4%
Social Sciences 4%
Culinary & Personal Services 3%
Biology & Biomedical 3%
Health Professions 2%
Visual & Performing Arts 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
54%
White
24%
Hispanic
33%
Black
2%
Asian
30%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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