Health Sciences & Services at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Sciences & Services, take a look at what Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is in Perkinston, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 244 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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Studying Online at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Many students take online classes at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Among 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Use these rankings to compare Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Health Sciences & Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 105 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #123 of 471 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #342 of 478 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Health Sciences & Services graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are 80% women (194) and 20% men (50).
Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Of the 244 associate’s health sciences & services graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 80% were women (194) and 20% were men (50).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 106 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 66 |
| Asian | 17 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| Unknown | 17 |
Minority students account for 50% of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, below the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
The Health Sciences & Services program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 244 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Students who finish Health Sciences & Services program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Health Sciences & Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.