Health Professions at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is located in Perkinston, Mississippi and has a total student population of 8,677.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Health Professions section at the bottom of this page.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Health Professions Degrees Available
- Undergrad Certificate in Health Professions (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Health Professions
Online Classes Are Available at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.
For those who are interested in distance learning, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College does offer online courses in health professions for the following degree levels:
- Associate’s Degree
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Health Professions Rankings
Health Professions Student Demographics at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Health Professions Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in health professions at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are white. Around 60% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College with a associate's in health professions.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 19 |
Black or African American | 125 |
Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
White | 379 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 64 |
Concentrations Within Health Professions
Health Professions majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Health Sciences & Services | 259 |
Nursing | 136 |
Allied Health Professions | 51 |
Mental & Social Health Services | 27 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services | 24 |
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 19 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 9 |
Health/Medical Prep Programs | 6 |
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 2 |
Related Majors
Careers That Health Professions Grads May Go Into
A degree in health professions can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MS, the home state for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Occupation | Jobs in MS | Average Salary in MS |
---|---|---|
Registered Nurses | 29,860 | $58,490 |
Nursing Assistants | 13,850 | $23,100 |
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors | 12,410 | $47,000 |
Personal Care Aides | 9,610 | $20,800 |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 9,520 | $37,930 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.