Gulf Coast State College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,934 students.
About This School
Gulf Coast State College is a public institution located in Panama City, Florida with approximately 3,934 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,709 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $34,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Gulf Coast State College is a public college in Panama City, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida College System. It offers the Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Science degree, certificates, and as of 2011, bachelor's degrees.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $2,339 per year after aid and a median graduation debt of only $5,500, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree you'll find anywhere. That said, only 45% of students graduate, which means the low cost only pays off if you finish — worth a real conversation about your support system and commitment level before enrolling. Median earnings of $34,000 a decade out suggest this school works best as a stepping stone, whether that's transferring to a four-year university or entering a specific local trade or healthcare field where the Panama City market rewards the credential.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,934 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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