Computer Science at Golden West College
If you plan to study Computer Science, take a look at what Golden West College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Golden West College sits in Huntington Beach, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 computer science degrees were awarded at Golden West College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Golden West College
Distance learning is available at Golden West College. Of 10,721 students, 4,277 (40%) studied exclusively online and 3,096 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at Golden West College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at Golden West College are 17% women (3) and 83% men (15).
Computer Science Associate’s Program at Golden West College
Of the 18 associate’s computer science graduates at Golden West College, 17% were women (3) and 83% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Golden West College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 16 |
Minority students account for 89% of Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Golden West College, above the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Golden West College
The Computer Science program at Golden West College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 18 |
Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Students who finish Computer Science program at Golden West College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
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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