Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
AS, Certificate
Total Programs
96
Online Programs
27
Offered Degrees at Golden West
Golden West College is categorized by Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Golden West College offers 96 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 61 | 18 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 23 | 8 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 11 | 1 |
| Total | 96 | 27 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Golden West Associate's Programs
Golden West College offers Associate's degree with 61 major programs. Among them 18 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Area Studies (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Women's Studies | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 42 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 42 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 18 | |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Science | ✔ | 18 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 33 | |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 33 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 19 | |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ✔ | 19 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 30 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | ✕ | 14 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Vietnamese Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | 10 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 1,514 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✔ | 1,176 | $14,900 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | 338 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 29 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 37 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 374 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 374 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | - | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 43 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 90 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 90 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 127 | |
| Corrections | ✕ | - | - |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✔ | 65 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✔ | 62 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 232 | |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Anthropology | ✔ | 9 | - |
| Economics | ✔ | 186 | - |
| Geography | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✔ | 13 | - |
| Sociology | ✔ | 23 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 28 | |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✔ | 91 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Dance | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 39 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 99 | |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 99 | $61,300 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 239 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 223 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✔ | 14 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | - | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✔ | 2 | - |
| History [+] | ✔ | 21 | - |
| History | ✔ | 21 | - |
Golden West Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
Golden West College offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management | ✕ | - | - |
Golden West Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Golden West College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 23 major programs. Among them 8 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Area Studies (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 67 | |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 67 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 17 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✔ | 17 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 558 | |
| General Studies | ✔ | 558 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 130 | |
| Physiology | ✕ | 130 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 106 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 106 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 56 | |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 56 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✔ | 3 | |
| Graphic Design | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 52 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 29 | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✔ | 16 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Taxation | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✔ | 3 | - |
Golden West 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Golden West College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 11 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 90 | |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 90 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 1,286 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✔ | 1,286 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
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