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Guilford Technical Community College, also known as GTCC, is a two-year, accredited, community college located in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. It was established in 1958. It is part of the statewide North Carolina Community College System. The college offers certificates, one-year and two-year career-related programs, and a two-year college transfer program in diverse areas of study. It also provides personal enrichment courses, several adult literacy opportunities, and training for business and industry. GTCC enrolls more than 40,000 students.
GTCC’s main aim is to provide the people of Guilford County the training and education they require to compete in the job market. The mission of the college is to provide access to lifelong learning opportunities for workforce productivity, personal growth, and community service. There are several student clubs and organizations on campus that contribut to the overall development of students. Some of the organizations are Advertising Club, Alpha Eta Rho, Cosmetic Art Club, and International Student Association.
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Campus Location601 High Point Rd
Jamestown, NC 27282
USA
Main Tel: (336) 334-4822
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Guilford Technical Community College HighlightsWhere Guilford Technical Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, law, education and teaching, computer science and engineering, production trades, cooking and culinary arts, mechanics and repair, engineering technician, construction trades, and photography and commercial art.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 724 | 55 | | 1-2 year certificate | 585 | 47 | | < 1 year certificate | 25 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Guilford Technical Community College was 10,571 in 2007 (7,293 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,481 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,603 | | Books and supplies | $ 989 |
Financial Aid: Guilford Technical Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 262 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (4 awarded) - Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (22 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Make-Up Artist/Specialist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (90 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (67 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (27 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (51 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (96 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (61 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY (8 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (11 awarded) - Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW (60 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (151 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (93 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
MEDIA (20 awarded) - Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (124 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Office Management/Administration
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (141 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (83 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded) - Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (76 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (38 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Upholstery/Upholsterer
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
- Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (70 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (25 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION (10 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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