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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Golden West College
If you are interested in studying Automotive Mechanics Technology, take a look at what Golden West College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Golden West College is in Huntington Beach, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 84 automotive mechanics technology graduations were recorded at Golden West College.
Studying Online 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
Take a look at the diversity of Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Golden West College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Golden West College are 8% women (7) and 92% men (77).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Golden West College
Among the 28 associate’s automotive mechanics technology graduates at Golden West College, 18% were women (5) and 82% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology 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 Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Golden West College, higher than the national average of 55%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Golden West College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $63,098 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $61,541 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $40,917 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.