Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
A public institution in Panama City, Florida, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Gulf Coast State College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 3,934 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,359 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 44.1%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $7,147, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.37x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,709 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Practical Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,359
Graduation Rate
44.1%
Median Debt
$7,147
Average Net Price
$4,709
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.07x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.37x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,934
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,370
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,635
Pell Grant Rate
28.3%
Federal Loan Rate
7.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$2,915
Income $30K–$48K
$4,369
Income $48K–$75K
$6,483
Income $110K+
$12,071
Student Demographics
Women
63.6%
White
64.5%
Black
13.1%
Hispanic
10.1%
Asian
2.8%
Two or More Races
6.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
40.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (36)
Bachelor (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $95,757 | 32 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 16 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 8 |
Associate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,814 | 381 |
| Registered Nursing | $71,133 | 105 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $53,083 | 68 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 15 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 11 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 9 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $54,452 | 76 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $51,476 | 59 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 31 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 23 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 17 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 12 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Communications Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Associate | 1 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Accounting | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Florida
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Florida
- Most Affordable Colleges in Florida
- Best ROI Colleges in Florida
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Florida
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