Great Bay Community College

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Accredited

New England Commission of Higher Education

Open

Enrollment

$7,200

Avg. Tuition

1,440

Total Students

Suburb

Portsmouth, NH

Founded 1945

Small campus feel with locations in Portsmouth and Rochester

About Great Bay Community College

Great Bay Community College is a public two-year institution offering over 50 associate degree and certificate programs. It focuses on providing affordable, high-quality education in fields such as healthcare, STEM, and advanced manufacturing to support the Seacoast region's workforce.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianAutomotive TechnicianMedical AssistantCdl TrainingCarpentryMassage TherapyCulinaryPharmacy TechnicianVeterinary TechnicianIt Networking

Programs Offered

Nursing

Associate of Science

Duration: 2 years
Tuition: $14,400

Welding Technologies

Certificate

Duration: 1 year
Tuition: $4,140

Automotive Technology

Certificate

Duration: 1 year
Tuition: $6,500

Veterinary Technology

Associate of Science

Duration: 2 years
Tuition: $14,400

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
11:1
Hands-On Training
70%
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, Summer
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Weekend Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

18+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Accuplacer placement testing
  • Program-specific technical standards
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $7,200
Books & Supplies $1,400
Equipment Fees $110
Estimated Total $8,710

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • Foundation for NH Community Colleges Scholarships
  • Single Parent Scholarship

Graduate Outcomes

26%

Graduation Rate

90%

Job Placement Rate

98%

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$42,397

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

Exeter HospitalPortsmouth Naval ShipyardTeledyne DGOCobham Exeter

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available Transportation Assistance

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