Gaston College
Public in Dallas, NC. 20 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering veterinary tech, cosmetology, fire science, electrician and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 95 | $53,251 | $7,625 | $87 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 81 | $39,568 | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 29 | $31,762 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 33 | $30,509 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 60 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 40 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 19 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $30,509 one year out, 32% above the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $39,568 one year out, 7% below the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
- Health and Medical Administrative Services (associate degree): graduates earned $31,762 one year out, 13% below the national median for medical billing & coding associate degree programs ($36,566).
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (certificate): graduates earned $53,251 one year out, 7% above the national median for CNA & LPN certificate programs ($49,706).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Carolinas College of Health Sciences (Charlotte, NC), about 17 miles away
- Cleveland Community College (Shelby, NC), about 17 miles away
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (Charlotte, NC), about 20 miles away
- Southeastern College-Charlotte (Charlotte, NC), about 20 miles away
- Central Piedmont Community College (Charlotte, NC), about 21 miles away
Before you apply
- Veterinary Assistant & Technician: Is the program accredited for credentialed technicians?
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.