Gaston College

Dallas, North Carolina

Public Associate Programs

$3,186

In-State Tuition

50.7%

Graduation Rate

$35,386

Median Earnings

3,359

Enrollment

Gaston College is a public institution in Dallas, North Carolina with 3,359 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is $3,186 compared with a North Carolina nursing-school average of $11,351. The school reports a graduation rate of 50.7%, median earnings of $35,386, and median federal debt of N/A.

Tuition vs State

$3,186

-$8,165

$3,186 is lower than the state average of $11,351.

Graduation vs State

50.7%

+4.4%

50.7% is higher than the state average of 46.3%.

Earnings vs State

$35,386

-$709

$35,386 is lower than the state average of $36,095.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 42% Graduation rank: Top 36% Value rank: Not enough peer data

About Gaston College

Location	Dallas, North Carolina
Institution Type	Public
Highest Degree	associate
Website	www.gaston.edu
In-State Tuition	$3,186
Out-of-State Tuition	$9,330
Total Enrollment	3,359
Acceptance Rate	N/A
Graduation Rate	50.7%
Retention Rate	61.2%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$35,386
Median Debt at Graduation	N/A
Pell Grant Recipients	26.1%
Students Receiving Loans	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$12,744

Median Debt

N/A

Monthly Payment

N/A

Earnings / Debt

N/A

Affordability Context

26.1% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 0.0% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. Repayment risk is best read together with median earnings, debt, and monthly payment data.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Gaston College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $12,744, while the reported median debt is N/A. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.