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Gulf Coast State College

Panama City, FLPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$4,709
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.9K
Students
Medium campus body
$33,651
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Gulf Coast State College is a public institution located in the city setting of Panama City, FL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.9K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences38% of degrees
Business & Marketing4% of degrees

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$4,709
In-State Tuition$2,370
Out-of-State Tuition$8,635
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

28%
Pell Grants
7%
Take Loans
41%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$33,651
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$38,359

Completion Signals

43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
N/A
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$59/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

35%
Men
65%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
49%
Part-Time Share
48%
Avg Family Income
$29,691

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,757
Earnings 5yr:
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,133
Earnings 5yr: $70,993
Debt: $9,837
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $54,452
Earnings 5yr:
Debt: $7,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,083
Earnings 5yr: $61,160
Debt: $11,345
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $51,476
Earnings 5yr: $45,942
Debt: $6,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,814
Earnings 5yr: $40,804
Debt: $6,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr:
Earnings 5yr: $51,125
Debt:
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
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Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Computer Programming.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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