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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's central campus is in Perkinston, Mississippi. MGCCC has 4 centers and 4 campuses. The different campuses of the college are located in:
The sports teams of MGCCC are nicknamed the Bulldogs. A wide variety of sports are played at this college. There college sponsors soccer, golf, softball, baseball and football teams. The sports teams participate in the Mississippi Community College Athletic Conference.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Perkinston, MS. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include engineering and education and teaching.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 8,860 students (7,055 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
51 Main Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
General Phone: (601) 928-5211
http://www.mgccc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 310 | liberal arts and sciences, language translation, sign language translation |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 274 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 182 | business management, marketing, MIS, fashion merchandising, finance |
| Education and Teaching | 161 | elementary school teaching, technical teaching, history teaching, English teaching, math teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, business teaching, ... |
| Office and Administration | 81 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 70 | radiation therapist, pre-pharmacy, medical lab tech, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, clinical and medical lab science, opticianry |
| Engineering Technician | 44 | drafting and design tech, electronics tech, environmental engineering tech, construction engineering tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 39 | autobody repair, HVAC, computer repair, automobile mechanics, marine mechanic, industrial mechanics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 32 | criminal justice and safety, criminal science |
| Science | 26 | biology |
| Engineering | 26 | engineering |
| Therapy and Counseling | 23 | physical therapy |
| Production Trades | 23 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Construction Trades | 23 | electrician, plumbing, carpentry |
| Hospitality | 21 | restaurant and food services management, hotel management, resort management |
| Family and Social Work | 21 | human services |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 17 | landscaping, applied horticulture, turf management |
| Medicine | 12 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer and info science, database administration, computer engineering |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 9 | commercial art |
| Transportation | 8 | truck and bus driver, marine transportation |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 4 | funeral and mortuary |
| Design | 3 | interior design |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Architecture and Planning | 2 | architecture |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | aquaculture |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 0 | cosmetology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | occupational therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,219 | 67 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 210 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College had a total enrollment of 8,860 students (7,055 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 96% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,752 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,898 |
| Room and board | $ 3,770 |
| Room charge | $ 2,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 520 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,610 |
Financial Aid:
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 241700)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 34 | $53,970 | 25 | $53,500 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 34 | $53,970 | 25 | $53,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 106 | $45,480 | 177 | $48,337 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 106 | $45,480 | 177 | $48,337 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 136 | 35 | 171 |
| Football | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 23 | 53 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Resort Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
TRANSPORTATION
Marine Transportation, Other
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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