Gulf Coast Community College is found in Panama City, Florida. 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 6,098 in 2005 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
Gulf Coast Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 498 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 159 | corrections, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 152 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 58 | dental assistant, dental hygienist, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, mental health services tech, radiation therapist |
| Engineering Technician | 30 | computer systems tech, drafting, electronics tech, electromechanical instrument tech, civil engineering tech, construction engineering tech |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | child care provider |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | physical therapist assistant |
| Business And Management | 10 | business management, accounting technology, accounting and related services, MIS |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 6 | restaurant and catering management |
| Law | 4 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 2 | executive secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer applications programming |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | cinematography |
| Media | 0 | radio and TV tech |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher education |
Number of programs and degrees for Gulf Coast Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 681 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 204 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 66 | 6 |
In 2005, Gulf Coast Community College had a total enrollment of 6,098 students (3,460 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 48% |
| State unknown | 47% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
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 | $ 1,916 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,604 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $81,080 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 11 | $55,206 | 12 | $55,327 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $58,096 | 16 | $59,078 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $63,652 | 5 | $67,487 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $46,061 | 14 | $48,493 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $45,749 | 30 | $42,610 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $43,980 | 5 | $41,726 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $47,284 | 55 | $46,386 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38 | 32 | 70 |
| Basketball | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 18 | 19 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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, Other
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
(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 8% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement 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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