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Gulf Coast Community College

Gulf Coast Community College

Gulf Coast Community College is a community college located in Panama City, Florida, United States. It is a co-educational institution and offers associates degrees to its students. Gulf Coast Community College was the first public two-year institution to open after the Florida Legislature established a statewide network of community colleges in 1957. It is one of 28 public community colleges in the state, all located within commuting distance of over 95% of Florida's population.

GCCC’s athletic department fields men’s and women’s sports teams in various sports like basketball, baseball, soccer and volleyball. They are nicknamed the Commodores. Some of the notable alumni of the college are Michael Papajohn, American actor; Tony Dawson, former NBA Basketball player; and Frank Menechino, former Major League Baseball infielder for the Oakland Athletics.

Overview of Gulf Coast Community College

Gulf Coast Community College is found in Panama City, FL. Panama City is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Gulf Coast Community College.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.

Gulf Coast Community College Selectivity

Gulf Coast Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Gulf Coast Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 5,758 in 2007 at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Gulf Coast Community College

Gulf Coast Community College
5230 W Hwy 98
Panama City, FL 32401
General Phone: (850) 769-1551
http://www.gulfcoast.edu

Gulf Coast Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts537liberal arts and sciences
Security And Law Enforcement286corrections, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security and loss prevention, forensic science, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration
Nursing And Emergency Medicine134registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse
Medical Support And Technology77radiation therapist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, mental health services tech
Engineering Technician32computer systems tech, drafting, electromechanical instrument tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, construction engineering tech
Therapy And Counseling14physical therapist assistant
Family And Social Work11child care provider
Cooking And Culinary Arts7restaurant and catering management
Law5legal assistant
Office And Administration5executive secretary
Business And Management5business management, accounting technology, accounting and related services, management information systems
Photography And Commercial Art3cinematography
Computer Science And Engineering2computer applications programming
Hospitality0hospitality management
Media0radio and TV tech
Transportation0truck and bus driver
Education And Teaching0teacher education
Construction Trades0electrician

Number of programs and degrees for Gulf Coast Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree75229
Award of less than 1 academic year32110
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years455
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years01

Student Body

In 2007, Gulf Coast Community College had a total enrollment of 5,758 students (3,444 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White81%
Black11%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1925%
20-2118%
22-2415%
25-2914%
30-348%
35-396%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

Gulf Coast Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time66 %
Part-Time48 %

Gulf Coast Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Panama City, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Gulf Coast Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,006
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,805
Books and supplies$ 1,035

Financial Aid:
Gulf Coast Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 149000)

Gulf Coast Community College Faculty

Gulf Coast Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2733
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1016
Non-tenured and not on tenure track820

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year3$62,4604$83,559
Instructorcalendar year1*1*
No academic rankcalendar year8$63,83116$60,562
All faculty totalcalendar year14$68,68221$64,203

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year5$73,5396$64,582
Associate professoracademic year12$57,1949$52,664
Assistant professoracademic year12$47,67529$47,238
Instructoracademic year2*4$39,831
All faculty totalacademic year31$54,78948$49,806

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Gulf Coast Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total335487
Basketball121325
Baseball17017
All Other Sports44145

Gulf Coast Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Loss Prevention Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Gulf Coast Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Gulf Coast Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Gulf Coast Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Gulf Coast Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Gulf Coast Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Gulf Coast Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Gulf Coast Community College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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