C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

63/100 · earnings-weighted

Gaston College

2-Year Public

📍 Dallas, North Carolina 28034

🌐 www.gaston.edu/

Gaston College — tuition $2,432 in-state, $8,576 out-of-state

Outcomes

C+

56/100

Affordability

B+

77/100

Resources

66/100

Experience

28/100

Prestige

36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,871

Total Enrollment

51%

Graduation Rate

61%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$8,199

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Gaston College ▼

35% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$287,676

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,853

1-Year Change

+3.4%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Gaston College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,386

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$31,988

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

63.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

26%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 69th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Gaston College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$68,245	$76,218	-6%	#656 of 962	#537	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$36,747	$49,046	+1%	#273 of 547	#186	—
Accounting and Related Services	—	$46,818	-2%	#143 of 225	#104	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$26,838	$43,537	-1%	#438 of 947	#295	—
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians	$35,658	$41,298	+-0%	#73 of 124	#44	—
Criminal Justice and Corrections	—	$38,902	-17%	#371 of 426	#313	—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	$35,464	-6%	#108 of 160	#95	—
Health and Medical Administrative Services	$32,602	$34,994	-6%	#228 of 286	#208	—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	—	$33,980	-20%	#450 of 476	#424	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Gaston College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $287,676
Avg rent near campus: $1,853/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 28052 (5.0% cap, Gastonia)

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🏆 Where Gaston College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Accounting and Finance

of 33 schools

#14

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

of 100 schools

#15

Office Management and Supervision

of 34 schools

#16

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

of 100 schools

#23

Biotechnology

of 35 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,432	$8,576

Financial Aid

75%

Receive Any Aid

42%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$8,199

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$5,170
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,722
$48,001 - $75,000	$7,190
$75,001 - $110,000	$8,093
$110,001+	$5,166

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 432 grads/yr Biotechnology 411 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 195 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 164 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 141 grads/yr Information Technology 61 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 60 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 57 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 54 grads/yr Electrician 54 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 49 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 46 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 41 grads/yr Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 40 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 35 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 35 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 33 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 28 grads/yr Office Management and Supervision 28 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 28 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Gaston College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Natural sciences managers

$161k/yr 104,300 jobs

Biological scientists, all other

$93k/yr 63,700 jobs

Biological science teachers, postsecondary

$83k/yr 66,000 jobs

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Student Demographics

5,871

Total Students

64%

Women

40%

Traditional Age (18-24)

35%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 38%

Hispanic 8%

Black 12%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 35%

With Family 65%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,043 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 7%

Hybrid (Some Online) 39%

Fully Online 54%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 40%

25-64 (Adult) 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Gaston College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Gaston College?

Tuition at Gaston College is $2,432 for in-state students and $8,576 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,199.

What is the graduation rate at Gaston College?

The graduation rate at Gaston College is 51%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Gaston College a good school?

Gaston College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Gaston College?

Gaston College has a total enrollment of 5,871 students.

Is there rental demand near Gaston College?

Yes! Approximately 35% of students at Gaston College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,043 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Dallas area.

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