Inside Academics at Gulf Coast State College

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Gulf Coast State College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Gulf Coast State College:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Gulf Coast State College is 20 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. Gulf Coast State College employs 60% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Gulf Coast State College can choose from 25 majors with reported graduates spanning 14 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Gulf Coast State College are shown below:

The most popular majors at Gulf Coast State College, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Additional Questions to Ask

As you weigh academic life at Gulf Coast State College, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Gulf Coast State College may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 3,171 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students. See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Gulf Coast State College.

Explore Further on Gulf Coast State College

Each page below covers one part of academic life at Gulf Coast State College in more detail:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Gulf Coast State College — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Gulf Coast State College — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at Gulf Coast State College — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Gulf Coast State College — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation at Gulf Coast State College — accreditation status and accrediting bodies