There are only a handful of schools to consider attending in Gaston County, North Carolina.
Gaston is a county located in North Carolina. It is the third largest county in the state and as of 2000 had a population of about 190,000 people. If you are considering attending college in Gaston County, there are only two four-year colleges, one community college and a school of cosmetology located within its borders.
Sparrow Springs Bible College and Seminary
The Sparrow Springs Bible College and Seminary is a Baptist college and seminary located in Dallas, North Carolina. The school's goal is to combine Christian values with high academic standards and spiritual development. The Sparrow Springs Bible College and Seminary offers associate, bachelor's and graduate degrees. Its associate and undergraduate degrees include an associate of biblical studies, associate of pastoral ministry and a bachelor's of biblical studies. The graduate programs offered in this college include a master's of theology, a doctorate of theology, a master's of ministry, a doctorate of ministry, master's of christian education, a doctorate of christian education, a master's of christian counseling and a doctorate of christian counseling. The tuition fees are $40 per credit hour for the associate and bachelor's programs, $60/credit hour for the master's program and the doctorate program is $3,000 per term.
Belmont Abbey College
Belmont Abbey College is a private Catholic college in Belmont, North Carolina. This college houses a total of 1,496 students. The school offers programs in accounting, applied psychology, biology, business management, computer information systems, criminal justice, economics, English and security studies. It also offers programs with minor concentrations on biotechnology, entrepreneurship, environmental science, interdisciplinary allied health and motorsports management. The tuition fee rate as of 2011 is $819 per credit hour.
Carolina College of Cosmetic Art & Science
The Carolina College of Cosmetic Art and Science is a Paul Mitchell school and teaches hair design and skin care. It is located in Gastonia. In addition to teaching the principles of hair and skin care, the school also provides technical training, business development, marketing, sales, aromatherapy, makeup and nail artistry. Its certificate programs last for a few months up to two years. Once a student has completed her coursework, she will be ready for a career as a cosmetologist, barber, stylist, nail technician or the owner of your own salon.
Gaston College
This school has three campuses, located in the communities of Dallas, Lincoln and Belmont. The school is a community college that has about 16,000 students as of 2011. Its programs are focused on the liberal arts and sciences, business and information, technology, health education, engineering and industrial technology, economics and workforce development. Internet and video courses are also offered through the distance-education center. The tuition fee as of 2011 is $56.50 per credit hour for North Carolina residents and $248.50 for non-residents.
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