Gulf Coast State College
5230 West Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401-1058
Official telephone: (850) 769-1551
Fax number: (850) 913-3308
Website:
https://www.gulfcoast.edu/
| Screen last updated on: September 2025 |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
A summer session is offered for credit. |
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| Student:Faculty ratio: |
19:1 |
| Total faculty: |
97 men, 160 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
48 men, 85 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
49 men, 75 women |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, distance learning, external degree program, online courses |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study-abroad program offered. |
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Associate's Degrees
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
- Architectural Technology/Technician
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Communications Technology/Technician
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Digital Arts
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Transportation/Mobility Management
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Certificates
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for DANTES
- credit for international baccalaureate
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