General Studies

at Nunez Community College

New Orleans Catalog

About

Nunez Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. Nunez serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth. Available programs in this field of study are: Certificate of General Studies and Associate of General Studies This program offers those who are undecided on a major the freedom to sample all academic fields while simultaneously earning credits that typically transfer to four-year institutions. In addition to General Studies, Nunez offers designated Louisiana Transfer Degrees.

Takes

1-2 Years

Costs

$10.5k

Leads to

$36.5k careers

Example Career

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Education & Training

Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

Education & Training

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Entry

Median

High

Salary

Hourly Wage

$23,430

$36,520

$48,220

$11.26

$17.56

$23.18

Conventional

Enterprising

Is this a career path I'll enjoy?

General Studies is a springboard into a future baccalaureate degree, offering fundamentals in a wide array of core disciplines such as humanities, mathematics, and sciences.

What skills and credentials will I gain?

Associate of General Studies and Certificate of General Studies.

The Certificate of General Studies can also serve as a credential of college-level general education credits in line with the first year of an associate degree program.

General Studies at Nunez Community College

Admissions

High school diploma or equivalency

High school diploma or equivalency. Nunez Community College is an open-enrollment institution. This means that regardless of your ACT or COMPASS scores, you are eligible to begin enrolling in classes on our campus.

In order to begin the application process, you will need to complete an online application form via Nunez's website. There's more information available here: https://www.nunez.edu/admissions

We accept applications year-round. New students will need to confirm their classes with the registrar's office before a new semester begins. For more information, contact our Admissions Office. Here are your next steps for connecting with Nunez! Click "Get Started" to go to their admissions page. Apply right away through their portal, if you feel ready. Chat with a counselor to make the process as easy as possible. (We recommend this - community colleges are complicated). If you get stuck, you can always reach out to us at WhereWeGo for help by emailing support@wherewego.org .

Contact

Who do I contact?

Call: 504-278-6467

Website

Nunez Community College

3710 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043