Is Gulf Coast State College worth it?
Gulf Coast State College is a public, four-year institution in Panama City, Florida (small city). It awarded 1,012 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and emergency medical technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,034
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,051
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,359
Average net price
$4,709
Completion rate
43%
Completions (2024)
1,012
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,934
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $28,078 | $45,814 | 101 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $62,997 | $71,133 | 75 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $58,019 | $53,083 | 60 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $45,648 | $51,476 | 38 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $40,027 | N/A | 27 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $36,981 | $54,452 | 25 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $54,550 | N/A | 22 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $40,851 | N/A | 19 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $74,619 | $95,757 | 18 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 385 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 117 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 61 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 34 |
| Corrections | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 33 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 25 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 23 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
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Sources: federal figures for Gulf Coast State College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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