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Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC·Public·9,260 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for in-state North Carolina residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 9,260 students.

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9,260
Students
$15,002
Net Price
31%
Grad Rate
$30,600
Earnings
10 yr
$14,901
Debt

About This School

Guilford Technical Community College is a public institution located in Jamestown, North Carolina with approximately 9,260 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $15,002 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $30,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Guilford Technical Community College is a public community college in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina. It is the fourth largest institution in the North Carolina Community College System and the largest in the Piedmont Triad. Guilford Technical Community College also has campuses in Jamestown, High Point, Greensboro, and Colfax.

The largest community college in the Piedmont Triad, this is a strong option for students who want an affordable path into the workforce — median debt at graduation is just $7,915, which is notably manageable. That said, median earnings of $30,600 a decade out suggest many graduates land in lower-wage fields, so it's worth researching whether your specific program (healthcare, trades, transfer pathways) leads to stronger outcomes. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear goal, but less ideal if you're hoping a degree alone will drive significant earnings growth.

Founded
1958
Setting
Large suburb
Avg Faculty Salary
$7,317

Popular Programs

Health Professions17%
Business & Marketing11%
Computer Science8%
Education4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,320
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,696
Avg Net Price
$15,002
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$13,645
$30–48k$14,393
$48–75k$16,385
$75–110k$18,819
$110k+$20,353

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants43%
Median debt at graduation$14,901

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
31%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$14,901
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$26,500
Female graduates$23,700

Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

What Each Major Actually Earns

Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.

Guilford Technical Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($64,137 vs $61,982 nationally), and most below it in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($28,894 vs $37,656).

MajorGradsHereNationalDiff
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities675$39,971$44,125−$4,154
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing79$75,382$80,813−$5,431
Computer and Information Sciences, General77$51,788$54,246−$2,458
Business Administration, Management and Operations76$48,218$48,733−$515
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians67$57,149$58,424−$1,275
Health and Medical Administrative Services64$38,720$37,073+$1,647
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions57$58,305$65,389−$7,084
Design and Applied Arts36$33,521$38,127−$4,606
Criminal Justice and Corrections34$46,802$46,706+$96
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services24$43,632$42,269+$1,363
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23$28,894$37,656−$8,762
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions23$64,137$61,982+$2,155

U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$14,901
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$24,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.1x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White33%
Black37%
Hispanic/Latino16%
Asian5%
Two or more races4%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
International2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,260 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Guilford Technical Community College

601 E. Main Street

Jamestown, NC 27282

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Guilford Technical Community College cost?

The average net price at Guilford Technical Community College is about $15,002 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.

What is the graduation rate at Guilford Technical Community College?

Guilford Technical Community College has a graduation rate of 31%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.

Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

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Important Caveats
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  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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