by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Golden West College will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Golden West College this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 11,621 undergraduate students at Golden West College is 446 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 28 to 1 which places Golden West College among the worst concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Golden West College , there are 28 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the worst regrading instructional attention. | |||||
| A slim percentage of the instructors (31.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Golden West College compares to the national average
Golden West College offers 56 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 49 majors within 25 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Golden West College awarded 3,785 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 2,145 | 0 | 2,145 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 503 | 0 | 503 |
| Business Administration & Management | 165 | 0 | 165 |
| General Psychology | 155 | 0 | 155 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 120 | 0 | 120 |
Find out what Golden West College's top fields of study and majors are