Greensboro College

College University

Greensboro, NC

Greensboro College offers a 10:1 student-faculty ratio and experiential opportunities for 99% of students.

  • students seeking a small, personalized private college
  • students wanting hands-on experience built into their major
  • students seeking undergraduate, adult, or graduate programs

GTCC Greensboro Campus

College University

Greensboro, NC

GTCC Greensboro Campus offers paralegal education, short career-training programs, transfer planning, and financial-aid support.

  • students seeking paralegal education
  • students pursuing short career-training programs
  • students planning to transfer to a four-year college

Most applications are processed within 2-3 business days

UNCG School of Music

College University

Greensboro, NC

UNCG School of Music offers comprehensive music education and performance degrees from undergraduate through doctoral study in North Carolina.

  • Students pursuing music education degrees
  • Students pursuing music performance degrees
  • Students seeking doctoral-level music study

UNCG College of Visual and Performing Arts

College University

Greensboro, NC

UNCG College of Visual and Performing Arts offers four schools and North Carolina's only comprehensive music education and performance degrees from undergraduate through doctoral study.

  • students pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in art, dance, music, or theatre
  • music students seeking education or performance degrees through doctoral study
  • students seeking extensive ensemble and performance opportunities

University of North Carolina At Greensboro

College University

Greensboro, NC

University of North Carolina At Greensboro offers more than 100 study-abroad exchange programs and advanced research equipment access.

  • Students seeking undergraduate degree programs
  • Students pursuing graduate education
  • Students interested in study abroad exchange programs

GTCC Donald W. Cameron Campus

College University

Colfax, NC

GTCC Donald W. Cameron Campus provides workforce and continuing education programs in a 94-acre, LEED Gold-certified facility near Colfax and Oak Ridge.

  • Students seeking AutoCAD and Revit training
  • Students pursuing industrial electricity or construction skills
  • Students seeking Pharmacy Technician or Emergency Medical Science occupational training

Strayer University

College University

Greensboro, NC

Strayer University offers accredited online degrees, select Greensboro courses, and transfer credit for up to 28 bachelor's classes.

  • Part-time students seeking flexible online degree programs
  • Students seeking to transfer substantial prior college credit into a bachelor's program
  • International students seeking select on-ground courses with priority registration

The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

College University

Greensboro, NC

The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering offers four graduate degrees, nine certificates, and a 105,000-square-foot research facility.

  • Students pursuing graduate degrees in nanoscience or nanoengineering
  • Researchers needing nanofabrication, nanocharacterization, clean-room, or materials-analysis facilities
  • Businesses seeking nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, biomedical-device, biotechnology, nanoenergy, or nanomanufacturing collaboration

UNCG School of Health and Human Sciences

College University

Greensboro, NC

UNCG School of Health and Human Sciences offers more than 45 on-campus and online programs across 11 health and human sciences departments.

  • Students seeking undergraduate health and human sciences degrees
  • Students seeking graduate degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates
  • Students pursuing North Carolina licensure or professional credential pathways

Nido R. Qubein School of Communication

College University

High Point, NC

Nido R. Qubein School of Communication offers majors in media production, multimedia journalism, game design, and social media and digital communication.

  • Students pursuing media production
  • Students pursuing multimedia journalism
  • Students pursuing game design

Barnes Hall

College University

Greensboro, NC

ECPI University-Greensboro

College University

Greensboro, NC

ECPI University-Greensboro offers hands-on nursing, technology, and business programs with bachelor's pathways as short as 2.5 years.

  • Students seeking accelerated bachelor's degree pathways
  • Working adults needing predictable schedules or flexible program formats
  • Nursing students seeking BSN, ADN, or practical nursing pathways with labs and clinicals

Guilford College

College University

Greensboro, NC

Guilford College offers more than 40 majors, small classes, hands-on learning, and full-tuition scholarships for qualifying North Carolina students.

  • students seeking a small liberal arts college with more than 40 majors and 50 minors
  • students wanting first-year hands-on learning, internships, research, or study abroad
  • students interested in ethical leadership, Quaker education, or community service

Guilford Technical Community College

College University

Jamestown, NC

Guilford Technical Community College offers short career-training programs, eight career pathways, transfer planning, and financial-aid support.

  • students seeking nursing, dental, radiography, welding, automotive, culinary, paralegal, public safety, or technology training
  • students pursuing short programs tied to employment skills
  • students planning to transfer to a four-year college

Most applications are processed within 2-3 business days

NCA & T State University

College University

Greensboro, NC

They offer undergraduate and graduate programs, A&T Online, continuing education, summer sessions, and research centers through North Carolina A&T.

  • undergraduate degree programs
  • graduate degree programs
  • online education

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FAQ

How can I compare college costs in Guilford County?

Compare each program's tuition, fees, housing, and required materials, then check available aid. GTCC lists scholarships, Pell Grants, work-study, loans, and Next NC Scholarships among its financial-aid options.

What should I look for when choosing a Guilford County college?

Start with the credential you need, whether you want a residential, small-college, or primarily online format, and the available support. UNCG offers undergraduate and graduate programs, study abroad, and research opportunities, while GTCC focuses on career training and transfer planning.

How long does a GTCC application take to process?

GTCC says most applications are processed within 2–3 business days. Program enrollment, placement steps, and financial-aid processing may require additional time.

Are short-term career programs available instead of a four-year degree?

Yes. GTCC offers short job-skills programs along with pathways in areas such as business, health sciences, public safety, and STEM.

Can I transfer from a Guilford County community college to a four-year school?

GTCC provides transfer-planning support for students continuing to a four-year college. Confirm which credits apply to your intended program before enrolling in individual courses.