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Gulf Coast State College

Panama City, FL 32401

Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) is a community college located in Panama City, Florida. This college is an important part of the Florida College System. It was first established in 1957 and it offers students a very good academic experience. The school serves around 7,000 students currently and has been a growing school for some time. There are more than 150 program options available to students who attend this school. With so many areas of study, it should be an easy process for students to determine what they want to pursue.

GCSC has a dedicated nursing program that has proven to be capable of producing many fine nurses over the years. This program allows students to achieve an associate degree of science in nursing. The curriculum is designed to prepare nursing students for general nursing duties. The education is focused on giving students the right skills to succeed while also teaching them about all of the important intricacies of nursing. The school offers generally small class sizes which allow for students to get more personal instruction. Tuition at this school has some of the lowest rates in all of Florida as well, making it a cost-effective choice. This school has a high success rate and over 95% of graduates find employment within six months of getting their license. 

Available Nursing Programs

  • ADN
  • BSN
  • CNA
  • LPN
  • LPN to ADN
  • RN to BSN

NCLEX-RN Pass Rates

Gulf Coast State College NCLEX-RN chart

Nearby Nursing Schools

Available Programs: ADN BSN
Distance: 50.8 miles from Gulf Coast State College
Available Programs: LPN ADN BSN
Distance: 51.1 miles from Gulf Coast State College
Distance: 84.7 miles from Gulf Coast State College
Available Programs: BSN RN to BSN MSN
Distance: 87.4 miles from Gulf Coast State College
Distance: 90.1 miles from Gulf Coast State College
Distance: 92.3 miles from Gulf Coast State College

Accreditation

Nursing Programs Accreditations

  • Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs Accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission)
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Institutional Accreditations

  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Gulf Coast State College
5230 West U.S. Highway 98 Panama City, FL 32401 School website