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Gulf Coast State College

Panama City, FL gulfcoast.edu 3,614 students

Gulf Coast State College is located in Panama City, Florida, offering a convenient option for students in the region. As part of the Florida College System, it provides accessible pathways to associate and bachelor's degrees. The college focuses on practical programs and career readiness, catering to students seeking skills for the local job market. Its smaller size fosters a close-knit community atmosphere.

Programs
2
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$57,735
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$2,370
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $8,635/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Gulf Coast State College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 28% of students receive Pell Grants; 6% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $1,430 $5,720
$30K – $48K $1,935 $7,740
$48K – $75K $3,860 $15,440
$75K – $110K $7,957 $31,828
$110K+ $9,927 $39,708
Sticker price (no aid) $2,370 $9,480
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Gulf Coast State College

2 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
78
$74,619/yr High 77.7x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
64
$40,851/yr High 42.1x

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