Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Perkinston Campus

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Accredited

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Open

Enrollment

$3,950

Avg. Tuition

8,091

Total Students

Rural

Perkinston, MS

Founded 1911

508 acres

About Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Perkinston Campus

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution providing university-parallel programs and over 50 career-technical pathways. The Perkinston campus is the district's main campus and features extensive residence hall facilities and a strong focus on workforce development.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianAutomotive TechnicianMedical AssistantCdl TrainingCarpentryMassage TherapyIt Networking

Programs Offered

Welding Technology

Certificate/Diploma/AAS

Duration: 12-24 months
Tuition: $3,950

Automotive Technology

Certificate/Diploma/AAS

Duration: 12-24 months
Tuition: $3,950

Commercial Truck Driving

Certificate

Duration: 8-16 weeks
Tuition: $1,800

IT Specialist Technology

Certificate/Diploma/AAS

Duration: 12-24 months
Tuition: $3,950

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
16:1
Hands-On Training
70%
Start Dates
Fall/Spring
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

18+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • ACT or Accuplacer scores
  • Official transcripts
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $3,950
Books & Supplies $1,075
Equipment Fees $200
Estimated Total $5,225

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship
  • New Century Skills Scholarship
  • Excelerate in STEM Scholarship

Graduate Outcomes

55%

Graduation Rate

94%

Job Placement Rate

96%

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$34,361

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

ChevronIngalls ShipbuildingSouthern CompanyMemorial Hospital at Gulfport

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available Housing Assistance Childcare Available