by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Gaston College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
Gaston College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 4,488 undergraduate (4,488 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Gaston College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,244 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 475 |
| Biotechnology. | 411 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 223 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 195 |
These majors at Gaston College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $55,092 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $39,070 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $28,988 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $27,545 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $24,900 |
Browse every major at Gaston College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,244 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. · Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
223 | $39,070 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
141 | $55,092 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. |
73 | $28,988 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. |
27 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Office Management/Administration. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
21 | $24,826 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
8 | NA |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Pre-Nursing Studies. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. · General Studies. |
475 | $24,900 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology. | 411 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Office Management and Supervision. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. |
195 | $27,545 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting and Finance. |
60 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
92 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. |
16 | NA |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
12 | NA |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
33 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
28 | NA |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Gunsmithing/Gunsmith. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. |
61 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. · Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. |
59 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
54 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
49 | $24,603 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. · Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. |
44 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 15 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
13 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
8 | NA |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. ↳ Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians. |
4 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
40 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
11 | NA |
| Textile Sciences and Engineering. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Development. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. ↳ Sports Communication. |
2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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