Criminal Justice at Golden West College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice, take a look at what Golden West College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Golden West College sits in Huntington Beach, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 171 criminal justice graduations were recorded at Golden West College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Golden West College
Many students take online classes at Golden West College. Among 10,721 students, 4,277 (40%) studied exclusively online and 3,096 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Criminal Justice graduates at Golden West College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice graduates at Golden West College are 40% women (68) and 60% men (103).
Criminal Justice Associate’s Program at Golden West College
Of the 65 associate’s criminal justice graduates at Golden West College, 49% were women (32) and 51% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice associate’s degree recipients at Golden West College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 35 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Criminal Justice associate’s degree recipients at Golden West College, higher than the national average of 70%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice program at Golden West College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Criminal Justice majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $52,907 |
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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