Golden West College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Golden West College at a glance

• 9,034

  students enrolled

• 5,468

  degrees and certificates a year

• 49%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $4,824

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,104 in state, $10,992 out of state

• $34,462

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $43,145

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Golden West College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Golden West College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Orange County, where the college is.

• 4,895

  open professional jobs

• 403

  entry level

  24 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  357 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Orange County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $113,702

  median household income

  Orange County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, social sciences, security & protective services, which lead to finance (487 open), sales (264 open), operations (559 open), marketing (138 open), human resources (185 open), strategy (28 open).

Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,069), Anduril (400), Rivian Automotive (70), Pacific Life (69), Field AI (65), St Edwards University (59), True Anomaly (58), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (56).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,947), Operations (559), Finance (487), Sales (264), Data & Analytics (228), Human Resources (185). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Anaheim Workforce Development Board, Orange County Workforce Development Board, Santa Ana Workforce Development Board.

• Anaheim Workforce ConnectionAnaheim · 714-765-4350 · Mon. thru Fri 8:00 - 5:00
• Orange County Workforce Solutions CenterLaguna Niguel · 866-500-6587 · Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center - BreaBrea · 866-500-6587 · Monday- Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm - EDD Hours-Monday -Friday 8am-5pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center Joint Forces Training Base Los AlamitosLos Alamitos · 866-500-6587 · Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center- Mobile Unit -Santa Ana · 866-500-6587 · Varies- Check website to book
• Santa Ana WORK CenterSanta Ana · 714-565-2600 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Golden West College?

Golden West College enrolls about 9,034 students and is a public 2-year institution in Huntington Beach, California. It awards about 5,468 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Golden West College?

49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Golden West College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,462 six years after entry and $43,145 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Golden West College offer AI or data science degrees?

Golden West College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Golden West College?

4,895 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 403 of them entry level and 24 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.