Gulf Coast State College Healthcare Programs
Gulf Coast State College is a public institution located in Panama City, FL. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.
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Gulf Coast State College Rankings
GCSC is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:
| Ranking | Rank | Among |
|---|---|---|
| College Best Colleges For Money | #7 of 230 | State — Florida |
| College Major Best Value | #10 of 84 | State — Florida |
| College Major Best Value | #10 of 85 | State — Florida |
| College Best Colleges For Money | #15 of 1,183 | Region — Southeast |
| College Major Best Value | #25 of 524 | Region — Southeast |
| College Major Best Value | #25 of 529 | Region — Southeast |
| Overall Quality | #47 of 84 | State — Florida |
| Overall Quality | #47 of 86 | State — Florida |
Where Is Gulf Coast State College?
Contact information for GCSC are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 5230 West U.S. Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401 |
| Phone: | 8507691551 |
| Website: | gulfcoast.edu/ |
| Admissions: | www.gulfcoast.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.gulfcoast.edu/tuition-aid/financial-aid/index.html |
How Do I Get Into GCSC?
You can apply to GCSC online at: https://b8-ssb-prod1.gulfcoast.edu/PROD/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
How Hard Is It To Get Into GCSC?
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Can I Afford Gulf Coast State College?
The average net price after aid at GCSC is $2,339. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.
Tuition & Fees
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| In-State Tuition | $1,750 |
| In-State Fees | $620 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $7,065 |
| Out-of-State Fees | $1,570 |
| Total In-State Tuition & Fees | $2,370 |
| Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $8,635 |
Financial Aid
Across all aid types, 14% of students at GCSC receive some form of financial aid (698 students).
Nearly 52% of students at GCSC receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,968 per student.
28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,472.
Student Loan Debt
7% of GCSC undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,225 per year.
Gulf Coast State College Undergraduate Student Diversity
Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate/Associate’s Colleges: Associate’s Dominant.
Gender Diversity
Of the 3,614 undergraduate students at GCSC, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Gulf Coast State College undergraduate students is as follows.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 115 |
| Black or African American | 393 |
| Hispanic | 339 |
| White | 2,417 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 21 |
| Two or More Races | 213 |
| Non-Resident | 39 |
Geographic Diversity
The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at GCSC are listed below.
| State | First-Time UG Students |
|---|---|
| Florida | 886 |
| Alabama | 13 |
| Georgia | 13 |
| Illinois | 3 |
| New York | 3 |
Additionally, approximately 1.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.
Online Learning at Gulf Coast State College
GCSC provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.
1,901 undergraduate students at GCSC took at least one online class — of those, 1,270 took all of their classes online.
Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.
Healthcare Programs at Gulf Coast State College
The following healthcare majors are available at GCSC, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.
| Program | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — | 164 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 32 | — | — | 150 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — | 40 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — | 23 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — | 12 |
Academic Programs at Gulf Coast State College
GCSC offers 15 distinct academic programs.
The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.
Institutional Profile
GCSC has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:
- AP credits: Implied no
- Dual enrollment credits: Yes
- Life experience credits: Implied no
References
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