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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Golden West College
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Golden West College is located in Huntington Beach, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 84 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Golden West College.
Online & Distance Learning at Golden West College
Many students take online classes 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
The following sections describe the diversity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Golden West College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Golden West College are 8% women (7) and 92% men (77).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Golden West College
Of the 28 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair graduates at Golden West College, 18% were women (5) and 82% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Golden West College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 71% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Golden West College, higher than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Concentrations at Golden West College
This Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Golden West College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 84 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Golden West College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $63,098 |
| Bicycle Repairers | $63,050 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $61,541 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $56,998 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $55,957 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $50,761 |
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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