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Gaston College

In 1963, Gaston College received a charter from the State of North Carolina and began offering its first classes. The university center at Gaston College was established in 1990 with help from The University of North Carolina.

Each term, Gaston College enrolls more than 5,000 students. The college also offers online courses for its students. There are various student organizations in the field of sports, academics and recreation.

Campus Location

201 Hwy 321 S
Dallas, NC 28034
USA
Main Tel: (704) 922-6200
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, office and administration, and education and teaching.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High female/male ratio.
  • Large number of students.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate49745
< 1 year certificate23629
1-2 year certificate11019

Students

Student enrollment was 5,718 in 2007-2008 (4,312 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 1,520
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,641
Books and supplies$ 2,200

Financial Aid: Gaston participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  138

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (0 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (92 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Logistics and Materials Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (23 awarded)

  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer and Information Systems Security
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Information Technology
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (13 awarded)

  • Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (70 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering
  • Engineering/Industrial Management

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (36 awarded)

  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Biomedical Technology/Technician
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

LAW (19 awarded)

  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (163 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (81 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (3 awarded)

  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (67 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Office Management/Administration
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (33 awarded)

  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (97 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (4 awarded)

  • Dietitian Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (30 awarded)

  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
  • Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (24 awarded)

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (0 awarded)

  • Biotechnology

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (2 awarded)

  • Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (69 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
  • Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (17 awarded)

  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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List of North Carolina colleges

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