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, had 8,860 students (6,663 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 | 279 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 258 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Education And Teaching | 215 | elementary school teaching, technical teaching, history teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, English teaching, science teaching, industrial arts teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 161 | business management, MIS, marketing, fashion merchandising, finance |
| Office And Administration | 76 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 73 | radiation therapist, pre-pharmacy, surgical tech, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, clinical and medical lab science |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | drafting and design tech, electronics tech, construction engineering tech, environmental engineering tech |
| Engineering | 31 | engineering |
| Science | 26 | biology |
| Production Trades | 24 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 23 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, computer repair, autobody repair |
| Medicine | 23 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer and info science, database administration, computer engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | human services |
| Hospitality | 18 | resort management, restaurant and food services management |
| Construction Trades | 18 | electrician, carpentry, plumbing |
| Transportation | 15 | truck and bus driver, marine transportation |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | physical therapy |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 10 | landscaping, turf management, applied horticulture |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 9 | commercial art |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Architecture And Planning | 5 | architecture |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 3 | funeral and mortuary |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | aquaculture |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 2 | cosmetology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | occupational therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,203 | 56 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 195 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College had a total enrollment of 8,860 students (6,663 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
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 | $ 1,662 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,608 |
| Room and board | $ 3,491 |
| Room charge | $ 1,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 520 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,090 |
Financial Aid:
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 241700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 146 | 201 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 45 | $19,154 | 25 | $51,200 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 45 | $19,154 | 25 | $51,200 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 101 | $46,417 | 176 | $47,722 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 101 | $46,417 | 176 | $47,722 |
*: 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
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
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
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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
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
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|||||
|
|||||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
|||||
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.