Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA · Associate's Degree · about 1,733 graduates a year
Golden West College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Golden West College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 857 | Crowder College Neosho, MO | $35,858 | $38,447 | #795 | $26,643 |
| 858 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $35,843 | $39,155 | #761 | — |
| 859 | East Arkansas Community College Forrest City, AR | $35,810 | $42,199 | #606 | $23,903 |
| 860 | Golden West College Huntington Beach, CA | $35,791 | $32,567 | #920 | — |
| 861 | West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling, WV | $35,774 | $42,323 | #596 | $22,166 |
| 862 | Missouri State University-West Plains West Plains, MO | $35,742 | $38,323 | #801 | $28,365 |
| 863 | Central Alabama Community College Alexander City, AL | $35,669 | $40,487 | #692 | $24,698 |
Other Majors at Golden West College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,521 | $82,984 | #89 of 962 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Golden West College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn $35,791 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Golden West College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Golden West College ranks #860 by median pay four years after graduation, and #920 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Golden West College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.