C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
50/100 · earnings-weighted

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Perkinston, Mississippi 39573
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
B+
78/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
B
66/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,091
Total Enrollment
47%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
22.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,638
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ▼

23% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$233,365
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
+8.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$33,017
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$28,421
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,000
Median debt at graduation
47.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
39.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 47th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MS wage index 0.68). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians—$83,543+14%#14 of 60#5—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$66,438$76,778-5%#620 of 962#168$12,993
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$43,631$75,055+2%#18 of 40#10$9,505
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants—$64,035+2%#20 of 34#10$11,982
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians$35,706$63,498+14%#10 of 39#1$11,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$41,228$52,804-19%#511 of 560#341$10,500
Engineering—$51,527-29%#53 of 53#48—
Computer and Information Sciences—$48,304-11%#94 of 122#51—
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$44,560—————
Business Administration, Management and Operations$22,672$42,853-12%#405 of 547#204$8,850
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$39,724+5%#54 of 160#21$10,960
Marketing$28,127$36,825-17%#27 of 30#21$14,559
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas—$35,420-1%#8 of 21#6$9,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$21,260$35,310-20%#871 of 947#557$8,250
Health and Medical Administrative Services$28,198$32,560-12%#258 of 286#178—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$28,817$32,460-31%#422 of 426#365$9,850
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs—$32,296-38%#27 of 28#27$5,889
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$29,857—————
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions—$27,230-33%#58 of 58#50—
Biology—$26,429-41%#47 of 47#46—
Culinary Arts and Related Services—$23,960-40%#95 of 96#93—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$20,069$23,495-31%#91 of 93#80$10,940

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $233,365
  • Avg rent near campus: $909/mo — vs ~$333/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 39577 (4.0% cap, Wiggins)

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🏆 Where Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
of 62 schools
🥉
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 17 schools
🥉
Pre-Engineering
of 32 schools
#4
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
of 24 schools
#7
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
of 29 schools
#13
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
of 48 schools
#14
Visual and Performing Arts, General
of 37 schools
#16
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
of 100 schools
#19
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
of 25 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,300 $6,600
Room $3,000
Board $2,550
Total Cost (On-Campus) $13,565 $16,865

Financial Aid

90%
Receive Any Aid
61%
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Take Out Loans
$6,638
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,113
$30,001 - $48,000$6,985
$48,001 - $75,000$9,496
$75,001 - $110,000$11,915
$110,001+$12,908

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 244 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 236 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 211 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 158 grads/yr General Studies 156 grads/yr Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 143 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 110 grads/yr Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 98 grads/yr Pre-Engineering 98 grads/yr Education, General 86 grads/yr Instrumentation Technology/Technician 77 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 75 grads/yr Psychology, General 70 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 60 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 60 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 59 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 58 grads/yr Visual and Performing Arts, General 56 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, Other 55 grads/yr Electrician 54 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs
Construction managers
$107k/yr 550,300 jobs

Student Demographics

8,091
Total Students
63%
Women
59%
Traditional Age (18-24)
23%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Hispanic 7%
Black 23%
Asian 3%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 35%
Off-Campus (Renters) 23%
With Family 42%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,877 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 42%
Hybrid (Some Online) 34%
Fully Online 23%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 59%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College?
Tuition at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is $3,300 for in-state students and $6,600 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,638.
What is the graduation rate at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College?
The graduation rate at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is 47%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College a good school?
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College?
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has a total enrollment of 8,091 students.
Is there rental demand near Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College?
Yes! Approximately 23% of students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,877 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Perkinston area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology