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Gaston College is a fully accredited community college located in Dallas, North Carolina. It was granted a charter in 1963 by the State of North Carolina. Classes began in September of 1964. The college enrolls more than 5,000 students each term. It also enrolls over 15,000 students in continuing education programs. Gaston College is a part of the North Carolina Community College System.
Gaston College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The college sponsors several clubs and organizations for the overall development of its students.
Gaston is located in Dallas, NC (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Gaston is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and education and teaching.
Gaston is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Gaston had 5,718 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Gaston College, located in gaston and lincoln counties, is an open door, comprehensive, public community college that promotes lifelong learning and economic develoment through high quality educational programs and services."
More complete details are provided below.
Gaston College
201 Hwy 321 S
Dallas, NC 28034
General Phone: (704) 922-6200
http://www.gaston.cc.nc.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 204 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 102 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Administration | 98 | medical office management, medical transcription |
| Business And Management | 97 | accounting technology, MIS, business management, logistics, human resources, business and related services, operations management, business administration, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 74 | early childhood education |
| Office And Administration | 73 | business support services, executive secretary, office management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 58 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 53 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 41 | medical assistant, veterinary assistant, clinical and medical lab science, phlebotomy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | network management, information technology, information science, computer programming, computer engineering courses, systems analyst, computer and info science courses, computer applications programming |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | electronics tech, civil engineering tech, industrial tech, architectural engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, mechanical drafting, electromechanical instrument tech, engineering technician, ... |
| Law | 25 | legal assistant, legal secretary, legal research |
| Production Trades | 24 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Construction Trades | 15 | electrician |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | dietitian assistant, dietetics and clinical nutrition |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | massage therapy |
| Media | 0 | radio and TV tech, media studies |
| Engineering | 0 | industrial engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | human development and family studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Gaston in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 627 | 54 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 198 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 104 | 18 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Gaston had a total enrollment of 5,718 students (3,256 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,520 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,642 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Gaston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 297300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 45 | 83 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 45 | $50,497 | 83 | $49,198 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $50,497 | 83 | $49,198 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, Other
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Industrial Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gaston Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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