Liberal Arts & Humanities at Golden West College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts & Humanities, 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.
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Online Class Availability at Golden West College
Many students take online classes at Golden West College. Of 10,721 students, 4,277 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,096 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Golden West College
Use these rankings to compare Golden West College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 1,495 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 230 |
| Best Value | California | #14 of 153 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #44 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #54 of 229 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #212 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Golden West College
Students who complete Golden West College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,411 |
| 2 years | $15,695 |
| 3 years | $26,025 |
| 4 years | $35,589 |
| 5 years | $45,059 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Golden West College earn a median of $35,589, compared with $38,104 for all Golden West College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Golden West College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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