Legal Studies at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Legal Studies, 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 legal studies graduations were recorded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Legal Studies graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Legal Studies graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are 68% women (21) and 32% men (10).
Legal Studies Associate’s Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Of the 31 associate’s legal studies graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 68% were women (21) and 32% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Legal Studies associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, below the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Legal Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Legal Studies program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Legal Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
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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