Degree Programs Overview

Gaston College offers 101 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 30 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

A total of 1,912 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at Gaston. 1,216 students completed certificate programs and 696 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Gaston. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's4312696250446
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate40121,087305782
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate1861293990

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Gaston College.

At the school, the Biotechnology Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the most completers of 529 and the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the second most completers of 374 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant24 21 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician40 5 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Information Technology41ONLINE 16 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist5 9 NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist27 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Educational Leadership and Administration3ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching28ONLINE 7 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Textile Sciences and EngineeringNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians1 0 NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician12 5 NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician8 3 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology2 4 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)1 2 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician3 3 NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Child Development15ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Assistant/Paralegal5 4 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 374 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 45ONLINE NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biotechnology529ONLINE 0 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)50 4 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies44ONLINE 18ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician3ONLINE 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and Technology3 6 NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)NOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Electrician56 8 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology34 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician19 6 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant3 2 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder34 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Medical Office Management/Administration11ONLINE 29ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist1ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant2 4 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant2 2 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)15 10 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse200 51 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training48 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide47 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Medical Office Management/Administration11ONLINE 29ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist1ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant2 4 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant2 2 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)15 10 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse200 51 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training48 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide47 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management114ONLINE 30ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management3ONLINE 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision36ONLINE 9ONLINE NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance81ONLINE 18ONLINE NOT OFFERED

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