Major Programs at GCSC

As of 2026, Gulf Coast State College offers 72 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's programs. Of that, 14 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 475 and the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate program has the second most completers of 120 students.

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Degree Programs Overview

A total of 1,128 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at GCSC. 321 students completed certificate programs and 720 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at GCSC. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's295720 235485
Bachelor's6387 2562
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate3NOT OFFERED10 -10
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate255210 14367
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate91101 2180

Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation

The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Gulf Coast State College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.

Associate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $59,211$4,934$8,239$87
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $46,525$3,877$10,465$111
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services $43,708$3,642--
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $23,782$1,982$6,068$64
Certificate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $38,370$3,198--
Criminal Justice and Corrections $34,954$2,913--

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Gulf Coast State College.

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 475 and the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate program has the second most completers of 120 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Architectural Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia3ONLINE NOT OFFERED 10
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Communications Technology/Technician2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 12ONLINE
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Culinary Arts/Chef Training9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Education (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 475 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Corrections32 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science42 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting41 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Digital ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology2 1 NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant14 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)12 0 NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist31 17 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 120 42
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training32 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant14 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)12 0 NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist31 17 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 120 42
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training32 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management7ONLINE 4ONLINE 23ONLINE
Transportation/Mobility ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping3 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED

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