Gulf Coast State College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Gulf Coast State College at a glance

• 3,934

  students enrolled

• 953

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $4,709

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,750 in state, $7,065 out of state

• $33,651

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $38,359

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Gulf Coast State College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Gulf Coast State College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Bay County, where the college is.

• 91

  open professional jobs

• 14

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Bay County

  2026-08 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $70,188

  median household income

  Bay County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, security & protective services, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (7 open), security (2 open), engineering (15 open), data & analytics (1 open).

Hiring most: Air National Guard Units (5), State of Florida (5), Ascension Calumet Hospital (3), Management & Training (3), Aecom (2), Air Combat Command (2), Builders FirstSource (2), Caci International (2).

What they hire for: Operations (18), Engineering (15), Sales (15), Clinical (7), Finance (7), Legal (6). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

• CareerSource Gulf CoastPanama City · 850-872-4340 · 8-4:30 CST Mon-Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Gulf Coast State College?

Gulf Coast State College enrolls about 3,934 students and is a public 4-year institution in Panama City, Florida. It awards about 953 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Gulf Coast State College?

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Gulf Coast State College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,651 six years after entry and $38,359 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Gulf Coast State College offer AI or data science degrees?

Gulf Coast State College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Gulf Coast State College?

91 open professional jobs are listed in Bay County, 14 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Air National Guard Units has the most openings.