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General Cosmetology at Golden West College
If you plan to study General Cosmetology, consider the program at Golden West College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Golden West College sits in Huntington Beach, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 190 general cosmetology degrees were granted at Golden West College.
Online Class Availability at Golden West College
Online coursework is an option at Golden West College. Among 10,721 students, 4,277 (40%) studied exclusively online and 3,096 (29%) took at least some classes online.
General Cosmetology Rankings at Golden West College
These rankings give you a sense of how Golden West College’s General Cosmetology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #2 of 102 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 146 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 86 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #4 of 1,082 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 118 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 957 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Cosmetology graduates at Golden West College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Cosmetology graduates at Golden West College are 94% women (178) and 6% men (12).
General Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Golden West College
Of the 33 associate’s general cosmetology degrees awarded at Golden West College, 94% were women (31) and 6% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Golden West College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of General Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Golden West College, lower than the national average of 59%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Cosmetology Graduates
Students who finish General Cosmetology program at Golden West College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Cosmetology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Skincare Specialists | $60,954 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $39,017 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $36,599 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $29,229 |
| Shampooers | $26,903 |
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.