Mental & Social Health Services at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
If you are interested in studying Mental & Social Health Services, take a look at what Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is in Perkinston, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 41 mental & social health services graduations were recorded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Online coursework is an option 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.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Use these rankings to compare Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #97 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #135 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #493 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Those who finish Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $15,170 |
| 3 years | $11,831 |
| 5 years | $25,831 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are 93% women (38) and 7% men (3).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Among the 14 associate’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 93% were women (13) and 7% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
Minority students account for 43% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
This Mental & Social Health Services program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Health Services/Counseling | 41 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
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.