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Associate Degrees in Applied Science from GTCC

How will the AAS Degree from GTCC increase my employability?

Over 200 area business and industry partners support the College Tech Prep and AAS programs. These business leaders work with Guilford County educators, ensuring that the curriculum courses and learning experiences develop the employability skills successful employees need.

Local businesses actively recruit GTCC students with AAS degrees. These employers value the knowledge, technical skills, and work experience College Tech Prep students bring to the job. They have confidence that these students can meet the demands of today's highly technical workplace.

With an AAS degree from GTCC, you can enter the workforce and earn a substantial salary. However, your education doesn't have to stop there. Employers sometimes offer educational reimbursement, allowing employees to earn additional degrees and/or certifications at no cost to the employee.

If you seek further education or an additional degree, your AAS degree will continue to work for you…

How can an AAS Degree from GTCC help me earn a four-year degree?

Some four-year programs grant junior status to students transferring from GTCC with AAS degrees.

With an AAS degree from GTCC in programs like Engineering, Nursing, Early Childhood Education, or Business, students may receive credit for most, if not all, of their GTCC course work. (See the chart below for details)

Articulation agreements are in place between Guilford Technical Community College and area universities in the following technical programs