Golden West vs. Valley College of Medical Careers
Both Golden West College and Valley College of Medical Careers are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Golden West College and Valley College of Medical Careers with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Valley College of Medical Careers's tuition ($15,550) is more expensive than Golden West ($11,628).
- Valley College of Medical Careers's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Golden West (29 to 1).
- Golden West (10,721 students) is larger than Valley College of Medical Careers (57 students) with more enrolled students.
- Valley College of Medical Careers ($5,632) has higher amount of financial aid than Golden West ($4,127).
- Valley College of Medical Careers's graduation rate (79%) is higher than Golden West (49%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,380 In-State
$11,628 out-of-state
$11,628 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,127
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,721 (All undergraduate)
4,277 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
126 Faculties (full-time)
309 Staffs (full-time)
$126,077 Faculty Salary
$104,068 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$15,550
Financial Aid
$5,632
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Enrollment
57 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
8% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
6 Faculties (full-time)
10 Staffs (full-time)
$41,006 Faculty Salary
$49,356 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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