Gaston College
Dallas, North Carolina · Public · 3,518 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 62 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,784 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,579 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,432 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,952 |
| $110k and up | $13,399 |
| All families (average) | $6,592 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $43,537 | +$9,478 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,734 | +$27,675 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,901 | +$24,842 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,218 | +$42,159 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,775 | +$13,716 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,400 | -$3,659 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $49,046 | +$14,987 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,008 | -$7,051 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $41,298 | +$7,239 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $34,994 | +$935 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $38,902 | +$4,843 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $46,818 | +$12,759 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $33,980 | -$79 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $35,464 | +$1,405 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 63% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.