Engineering at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is in Perkinston, MS.
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Studying Online at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Online coursework is an option at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Among 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Students who complete Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 3 years | $24,941 |
| 4 years | $33,283 |
| 5 years | $46,925 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College report median earnings of $33,283, compared with $44,614 for all Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is $8,250.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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