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Guilford Technical Community College, North Carolina

Guilford Technical Community College

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:

  • Jamestown
  • Greensboro
  • High Point
  • The Aviation Center (at the Piedmont Triad International Airport)
  • The Small Business Center

GTCC’s sports teams are known as the Titans. The university presently offers facilities for men’s basketball and baseball and women’s volleyball.

Overview of Guilford Technical Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art.

Guilford Technical Community College Selectivity

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.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Guilford Technical Community College

Guilford Technical Community College
601 High Point Rd
Jamestown, NC 27282
General Phone: (336) 334-4822
http://www.gtcc.edu/

Guilford Technical Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Guilford Technical Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts131liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities
Medical Support And Technology103dental hygienist, medical assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech
Nursing And Emergency Medicine91registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Mechanics And Repair90automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, aircraft maintenance, vehicle maintenance, diesel mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair
Computer Science And Engineering87systems analyst, network management, information science, computer applications programming
Medical Adminstration78medical office management, medical transcription
Business And Management63business management, accounting, human resources
Education And Teaching54early childhood education, education courses
Law45legal assistant
Engineering Technician44electronics tech, civil engineering tech, surveying tech, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technician, architectural engineering tech, telecommunications tech
Photography And Commercial Art39commercial art
Security And Law Enforcement37criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech
Cooking And Culinary Arts30chef training
Production Trades26machine shop assistant, welding, upholsterer
Therapy And Counseling19physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling
Construction Trades17electrician, carpentry, property management
Beauty And Cosmetology14cosmetology
Office And Administration10office management
Transportation9commercial pilot and flight crew
Media8recording arts tech
Landscaping And Horticulture4turf management
Hospitality3hotel management
Medicine3health professions
Science And Laboratory Technician1chemical tech

Number of programs and degrees for Guilford Technical Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree63447
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years37239

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White58%
Black34%
Hispanic2%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Other Races2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1922%
20-2117%
22-2416%
25-2915%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-499%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina81%

Guilford Technical Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time49 %

Guilford Technical Community College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Guilford Technical Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track122120

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year122$43,242120$42,332
All faculty totalacademic year122$43,242120$42,332

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Guilford Technical Community College Degree Programs (2005)

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

Guilford Technical Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Guilford Technical Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Guilford Technical Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Guilford Technical Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Guilford Technical Community College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Guilford Technical Community College Number of students
% of degrees in law
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 9%Guilford Technical Community College % of degrees in law
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Guilford Technical Community College % of students from other states
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%Guilford Technical Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Guilford Technical Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Guilford Technical Community College % of degrees in photography and commercial art
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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