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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.
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.
The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
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.
Gulf Coast Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 5,758 in 2007 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Gulf Coast Community College
5230 W Hwy 98
Panama City, FL 32401
General Phone: (850) 769-1551
http://www.gulfcoast.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 537 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 286 | corrections, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security and loss prevention, forensic science, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 134 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support And Technology | 77 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, mental health services tech |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | computer systems tech, drafting, electromechanical instrument tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, construction engineering tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | physical therapist assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | child care provider |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 7 | restaurant and catering management |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 5 | executive secretary |
| Business And Management | 5 | business management, accounting technology, accounting and related services, management information systems |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | cinematography |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer applications programming |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Media | 0 | radio and TV tech |
| Transportation | 0 | truck and bus driver |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher education |
| Construction Trades | 0 | electrician |
Number of programs and degrees for Gulf Coast Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 752 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 321 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 45 | 5 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Gulf Coast Community College had a total enrollment of 5,758 students (3,444 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $62,460 | 4 | $83,559 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 8 | $63,831 | 16 | $60,562 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $68,682 | 21 | $64,203 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $73,539 | 6 | $64,582 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $57,194 | 9 | $52,664 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $47,675 | 29 | $47,238 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $39,831 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $54,789 | 48 | $49,806 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33 | 54 | 87 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 41 | 45 |
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gulf Coast Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
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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