Accounting at Golden West College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, take a look at what Golden West College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Golden West College is in Huntington Beach, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 30 accounting 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. Among 10,721 students, 4,277 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,096 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Accounting graduates at Golden West College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Accounting graduates at Golden West College are 60% women (18) and 40% men (12).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Golden West College
Among the 14 associate’s accounting degrees awarded at Golden West College, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Golden West College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 79% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Golden West College, higher than the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Golden West College
The Accounting program at Golden West College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 30 |
Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the Accounting program at Golden West College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,666 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Financial Managers | $75,665 |
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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