| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
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.
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 Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Associate's | 29 | 5 | 720 | 235 | 485 |
| Bachelor's | 6 | 3 | 87 | 25 | 62 |
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 3 | NOT OFFERED | 10 | - | 10 |
| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 25 | 5 | 210 | 143 | 67 |
| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 9 | 1 | 101 | 21 | 80 |
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.
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| 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 |
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $38,370 | $3,198 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $34,954 | $2,913 | - | - |
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 | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 32 | 3 | 29 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 31 | 3 | 28 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 14 | - | 14 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 1 | - | 1 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 475 | 171 | 304 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 120 | 21 | 99 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 17 | 1 | 16 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 15 | - | 15 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 13 | 3 | 10 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 11 | - | 11 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 10 | - | 10 |
| Engineering Technology | 6 | 6 | - |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 42 | 4 | 38 |
| Business Administration and Management | 23 | 8 | 15 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other) | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 10 | - | 10 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 66 | 37 | 29 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 42 | 38 | 4 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 41 | 38 | 3 |
| Corrections | 32 | 19 | 13 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Business Administration and Management | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Engineering Technology | 5 | 5 | - |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 4 | 4 | - |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 3 | 1 | 2 |
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.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 10 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technology/Technician | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming/Programmer | NOT OFFERED | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | NOT OFFERED | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12ONLINE |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Education (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 475 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections | 32 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 42 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 41 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Arts | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 14 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 13 | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 12 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 31 | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 120 | 42 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 32 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 10 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 14 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 13 | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 12 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 31 | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 120 | 42 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 32 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 10 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | 7ONLINE | 4ONLINE | 23ONLINE |
| Transportation/Mobility Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 3 | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Small Business Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
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