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Gaston is located in Dallas, North Carolina (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 education and teaching and medical adminstration.
Gaston is an open-admission school.
The school had 5,033 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at Gaston 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
Admissions Phone: (704) 922-6214
Financial Aid Phone: (704) 922-6229
http://www.gaston.cc.nc.us
Gaston awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 134 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 131 | medical office management, medical transcription |
| Business And Management | 111 | accounting, human resources, business management, accounting technology, operations management |
| Education And Teaching | 106 | early childhood education |
| Mechanics And Repair | 94 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 82 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 68 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 60 | veterinary assistant, medical assistant, clinical and medical lab science |
| Office And Administration | 41 | office management, executive secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 39 | architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, computer engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical drafting, industrial tech |
| Law | 35 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Production Trades | 32 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | information technology, computer programming, information science, network management, systems analyst, computer applications programming |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | dietitian assistant |
| Construction Trades | 10 | electrician |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | massage therapy |
| Media | 0 | radio and TV tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Gaston in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 480 | 40 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 407 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 95 | 16 |
In 2005, Gaston had a total enrollment of 5,033 students (3,204 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (704) 922-6214
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,106 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,146 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Gaston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 297300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (704) 922-6229
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 52 | $44,295 | 73 | $44,626 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $44,295 | 73 | $44,626 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant
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
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement 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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