Health Professions at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is in Perkinston, MS.
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Online Class Availability at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Distance learning is available at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Of 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #11 of 25 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #12 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #180 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #251 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #511 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1374 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,865 |
| 2 years | $47,561 |
| 3 years | $46,491 |
| 4 years | $53,880 |
| 5 years | $53,253 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College take home a median $53,880, compared with $44,614 for all Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College stands at $12,571.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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