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Gulf Coast State College

Gulf Coast State College

Panama City, FL · City · 3,934 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida, is a highly regarded public institution best known for providing accessible, career-focused education and seamless transfer pathways through Florida’s statewide 2+2 articulation system. The college excels in workforce-aligned disciplines, boasting particularly strong programs in nursing and health sciences, digital media, culinary arts, and engineering technology. Set directly on Saint Andrew Bay, GCSC offers a close-knit, supportive student culture driven by small class sizes and an active coastal lifestyle. A distinctive highlight is its physical adjacency to Florida State University Panama City, which allows students to utilize shared resources and easily transition to a four-year university degree right next door.


Wikipedia:Gulf Coast State College is a public college in Panama City, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida College System. It offers the Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Science degree, certificates, and as of 2011, bachelor's degrees.

Location
Panama City, FL, 32401 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
JAX · Jacksonville
242 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,657
Out-of-state COA
$20,922
Avg net price
$4,709
In-state tuition
$2,370
Out-of-state tuition
$8,635
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$2,915
$30–48k
$4,369
$48–75k
$6,483
$75–110k
$9,806
$110k+
$12,071
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
44%
Transfer-out rate
17%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
48%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
29%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,651
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,359
Median debt
$7,147
Monthly loan payment
$76
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,500$10,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$19,810
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
22
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
49%
Median family income
$22,880
Independent students
50%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
48%
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
10%
Black
13%
Asian
3%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$33,651
10 years after entry
$38,359
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing32
Business Administration, Management and Operations16
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication13
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management8
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Institutional
Endowment
$37M
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
60%
Avg faculty salary
$6,004/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,060
Federal loan rate
7%

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