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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
51 Main Street, Perkinston, MS 39573 · Public 2-year · (866) 735-1122 · School website
Average net price
$6,962
per year after grants, College Scorecard
Career completions
524
2023-24, IPEDS
Finish on time
47.5%
within 150% of normal time, Scorecard
Students with Pell
39.2%
share of undergraduates, Scorecard
Takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Credit for military training (IPEDS) Open admission (IPEDS) On Mississippi's WIOA eligible training provider list (DOL file dated June 30, 2025)
Career programs at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
| Program | Award | Length | Program cost | Completions | Earnings, 1 yr | Funding and results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT support | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 110 | Not published | |
| Electrician | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 75 | Not published | WIOA list |
| Welding | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 75 | Not published | WIOA list |
| Cosmetology | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 52 | Not published | |
| LPN/LVN | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 43 | Not published | |
| Automotive | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 38 | Not published | |
| CNA | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 30 | Not published | |
| Culinary | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 27 | Not published | |
| Surgical tech | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 22 | Not published | |
| HVAC | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 21 | Not published | |
| Massage therapy | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 11 | Not published | |
| EMT and paramedic | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 9 | Not published | |
| Medical assistant | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 8 | Not published | |
| Billing and coding | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 3 | Not published | |
| Cybersecurity | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 0 | Not published |
College Scorecard counts 6,353 undergraduates · How program cost is reported · Earnings · WIOA list
- Programs, cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Net price, on-time completion, debt and earnings: College Scorecard data files, June 10, 2026, read October 8, 2026.
- WIOA list: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov program file (ETA-9171), read October 8, 2026.
Cost and aid at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
What a year costs, 2024-25
- Tuition and fees, in districtIPEDS, academic-year schools
- $4,250
- Tuition and fees, in stateIPEDS
- $4,250
- Tuition and fees, out of stateIPEDS
- $7,850
- Books and suppliesIPEDS
- $1,875
- Average net price after grantsCollege Scorecard, students with federal aid
- $6,962
- Median federal debt at graduationCollege Scorecard, all programs
- $10,000
- Median earnings 10 years after entryCollege Scorecard, all students
- $33,017
- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College net price calculator (link from IPEDS)
- Financial aid office page (link from IPEDS)
- Veterans and military page (link from IPEDS)
How training gets paid for: Pell Grants, Workforce Pell, WIOA, GI Bill.
More Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College programs on the WIOA list
| Listed program | Listed at | Tuition and fees | Length | Completed | Employed, 2nd quarter | Median earnings, 2nd quarter | Students who exited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Services Tech. - AssociateCertificate Diploma and Associate of Applied Science · In person · CIP 47.0604 | Gulfport | $8,325+ $850 books | 74 weeks, 20 hours a week | 100% | 81.9% | $6,162 | 73 |
| Diesel MechanicCertificate Diploma Associate of Applied Science · In person · CIP 47.0604 | Gulfport | $8,325+ $800 books | 90 weeks, 15 hours a week | 100% | 82.1% | $6,154 | 73 |
| Cybersecurity TechnologyCertificate Diploma Associate of Applied Science Degree · In person · CIP 11.1003 | Gulfport | $8,325+ $450 books | 63 weeks, 20 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed |
| Dental Assisting Technology - CertificateCertificate · In person · CIP 51.0601 | $515 | 4 weeks, 12 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | |
| Electrical Tech - AssociateCertificate Diploma Associate of Applied Science · In person · CIP 46.0302 | Lucedale | $7,975 | 64 weeks, 20 hours a week | 100% | 67.6% | $7,996 | 36 |
| Electrical Tech - AssociateCertificate Diploma Associate of Applied Science · In person · CIP 46.0302 | Gulfport | $7,975 | 64 weeks, 20 hours a week | 100% | 78% | $6,489 | 48 |
| Emergency Med Technology / ParamedicAssociate of Applied Science Degree · In person · CIP 51.0904 | Gulfport | $9,280+ $600 books | 69 weeks, 20 hours a week | 100% | 92.6% | $13,446 | 31 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning - AssociateDiploma Certificate and Associate of Applied Science Degree · In person · CIP 47.0201 | Gulfport | $7,975 | 64 weeks, 20 hours a week | 100% | 81% | $8,117 | 52 |
| Computer Network Support - Associate DegreeCertificate Diploma Associate of Applied Science Degree · In person · CIP 11.0901 | Gulfport | $7,300+ $300 books | 64 weeks, 15 hours a week | 100% | 70.8% | $7,096 | 71 |
| Medical Assistant - Associate DegreeAssociate of Applied Science · In person · CIP 51.0801 | Gulfport | $8,325+ $1,500 books | 72 weeks, 20 hours a week | 100% | 83.3% | $6,591 | 16 |
| Pharmacy TechCertificate · In person · CIP 51.0805 | $850 | 15 weeks, 9 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | |
| Phlebotomy (clinical )Certificate · In person · CIP 51.1009 | $800 | 12 weeks, 8 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | |
| PipefittingCertificate of Completion National Career Readiness Certificate · In person · CIP 46.0502 | $750 | 15 weeks, 20 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | |
| Surgical Tech - Associate DegreeAssociate of Applied Science Degree · In person · CIP 51.0909 | Gulfport | $8,875+ $1,100 books | 69 weeks, 20 hours a week | 98.3% | 96.7% | $8,631 | 58 |
| Welding & CuttingDiploma Certificate Associate of Applied Science · In person · CIP 48.0508 | Long Beach | $7,975 | 63 weeks, 25 hours a week | 95.2% | 85% | $6,417 | 21 |
| Welding & CuttingDiploma Certificate Associate of Applied Science · In person · CIP 48.0508 | Lucedale | $7,975 | 63 weeks, 25 hours a week | 100% | 44.8% | $6,739 | 26 |
| Welding & CuttingDiploma Certificate Associate of Applied Science · In person · CIP 48.0508 | Gautier | $7,975 | 63 weeks, 25 hours a week | 97.2% | 80.5% | $10,097 | 36 |
| Welding & Cutting EveningCertificate Diploma Associate of Applied Science Degree · In person · CIP 48.0508 | Gautier | $7,975 | 63 weeks, 25 hours a week | 100% | 78.9% | $10,005 | 32 |
Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov (ETA-9171), June 30, 2025 file, read October 8, 2026. Matched by name, place or DOL provider ID.
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