GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE

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Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) provides a first-class education with an emphasis on success, regardless of students’ academic background or age, focusing on their dreams and goals. Gulf Coast offers a variety of program and certificate options focused on quality and practicality, and because the College has the lowest instate tuition rate of any other state college or university in Florida, a degree from GCSC is a tremendous value.

FSU is ranked 19th among all public national universities in U.S. News and World Report’s 2023 America’s Best Colleges. This is the fourth consecutive year FSU has been in the Top 20. FSU has been named the 8th Best Value College in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Online Programs.

The College offers four bachelor’s degrees in Digital Media, Technology Management, Nursing and Organizational Management with specializations in Entrepreneurship, Health Services Administration and Emergency Services Administration. Students may pursue an Associate in Arts degree with many different program options, or workforce-specific Associate in Science degrees and technical certifications, including our most popular programs in Culinary/Hospitality, Unmanned Vehicle Systems, Health Sciences, and Engineering Technology.

Gulf Coast State College graduates are extremely successful, whether transferring to state universities or completing GCSC’s four year degrees. The College serves more than 10,000 students annually in traditional classes, online courses, Continuing Education and professional training courses. In addition, GCSC is also recognized as one of the top-tier, military friendly colleges in the country, providing a supportive environment for active duty, reservists and dependents, as well as veterans. Classes are offered at convenient times and in multiple locations, as well as online and distance education courses. GCSC holds classes at the Main Campus in Panama City, the North Bay Campus in Southport, Tyndall Air Force Base and the Gulf/Franklin Campus in Port St. Joe.