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Gulf Coast Community College was established in 1957. It was the first college to begin operations after a statewide network of colleges was established by the Florida Legislature. The college moved to its permanent campus in 1960.
Gulf Coast Community College is a coeducational institution that offers associate degrees to its students. Apart from its main location in Panama, Florida, it has education centers in Franklin, North Bay and Tyndall. Some of the well known alumni of this college include former NBA basketball player Tony Dawson, former Major League Basketball infielder Frank Menechino, and actor and stuntman Michael Papajohn.
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Campus Location5230 W Hwy 98
Panama City, FL 32401
USA
Main Tel: (850) 769-1551
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Gulf Coast Community College HighlightsWhere Gulf Coast Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 752 | 29 | | < 1 year certificate | 321 | 10 | | 1-2 year certificate | 45 | 5 | | 2-4 year degree | | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Gulf Coast Community College was 5,758 in 2007 (3,444 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| 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 US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 60 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 26 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 28 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (5 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems and Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (7 awarded) - Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) - Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (32 awarded) - Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY (0 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW (5 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (537 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (77 awarded) - 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 (134 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (3 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (286 awarded) - 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 (14 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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