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Guilford Technical Community College is a community college situated in Guilford County, North Carolina. This 2-year accredited university, with more than 40,000 students, offer various adult literacy programs, personal enhancement courses, college transfer programs and certificates to its students.
The university started in 1958 with just about 50 students. GTCC is a part of North Carolina Community College System and has campus locations in:
GTCC’s sports teams are known as the Titans. The university presently offers facilities for men’s basketball and baseball and women’s volleyball.
Students attend Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown, North Carolina, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Guilford Technical Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art.
Applicants to Guilford Technical Community College appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 8,984 students at Guilford Technical Community College (as of 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Guilford Technical Community College provides access to lifelong learning opportunities for personal growth, workforce productivity, and community service. We serve all segments of Guilford County's diverse population, delivering quality educational programs and services, through partnerships with business, community groups, and other educational institutions."
More complete details are provided below.
Guilford Technical Community College
601 High Point Rd
Jamestown, NC 27282
General Phone: (336) 334-4822
http://www.gtcc.edu/
Guilford Technical Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 131 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Medical Support And Technology | 103 | dental hygienist, medical assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 91 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics And Repair | 90 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, aircraft maintenance, vehicle maintenance, diesel mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 87 | systems analyst, network management, information science, computer applications programming |
| Medical Adminstration | 78 | medical office management, medical transcription |
| Business And Management | 63 | business management, accounting, human resources |
| Education And Teaching | 54 | early childhood education, education courses |
| Law | 45 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 44 | electronics tech, civil engineering tech, surveying tech, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technician, architectural engineering tech, telecommunications tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 39 | commercial art |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 37 | criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 30 | chef training |
| Production Trades | 26 | machine shop assistant, welding, upholsterer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Construction Trades | 17 | electrician, carpentry, property management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 14 | cosmetology |
| Office And Administration | 10 | office management |
| Transportation | 9 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Media | 8 | recording arts tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 4 | turf management |
| Hospitality | 3 | hotel management |
| Medicine | 3 | health professions |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Guilford Technical Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 634 | 47 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 372 | 39 |
In 2005, Guilford Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 8,984 students (5,196 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 81% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jamestown, 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 | $ 1,339 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,099 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Guilford Technical Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 483800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 122 | 120 |
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 | 122 | $43,242 | 120 | $42,332 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 122 | $43,242 | 120 | $42,332 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Information Science/Studies
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Guilford Technical Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (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 Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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