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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, NC, 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.
There are 10,571 students at the school (as of 2007).
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/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 151 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 141 | dental assistant, dental hygienist, surgical tech, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, mental health services tech |
| Medical Administration | 124 | medical office management, medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 96 | early childhood education, education, education courses |
| Mechanics And Repair | 93 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, avionics maintenance, HVAC, vehicle maintenance |
| Business And Management | 90 | business management, accounting technology, human resources, logistics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 83 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 76 | commercial art |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 70 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 67 | network management, information technology, computer networking, computer programming, information science, systems analyst |
| Engineering Technician | 61 | architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, telecommunications tech, mechanical engineering tech, surveying tech, electronics tech, electromechanical tech, industrial production tech |
| Law | 60 | legal assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 51 | chef training |
| Production Trades | 38 | machine shop assistant, welding, upholsterer |
| Construction Trades | 27 | electrician, property management, carpentry, plumbing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 22 | cosmetology, make-up artist |
| Media | 20 | recording arts tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 11 | turf management |
| Transportation | 10 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Hospitality | 8 | hotel management |
| Office And Administration | 5 | office management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 4 | agricultural machine operation |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech, biology tech |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Guilford Technical Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 724 | 55 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 585 | 47 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 25 | 3 |
In 2007, Guilford Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 10,571 students (7,293 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
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 | $ 1,481 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,603 |
| Books and supplies | $ 989 |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 127 | 135 |
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 | 127 | $50,487 | 135 | $49,954 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 127 | $50,487 | 135 | $49,954 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Make-Up Artist/Specialist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Industrial Production 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
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
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, Other
MEDIA
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
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
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
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 1% |  |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | 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 Offers part-time study On-campus library
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