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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, Mississippi · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 51 Main Street, Perkinston, MS 39573 · Phone: (866) 735-1122 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Oct 2023 · Probation · American Physical Therapy Association.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public trade and career school in Perkinston, MS, offering electrician, cosmetology, and welding programs, accredited by SACS.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has a 47.5% completion rate, below the state average of 59.5%; graduates carry a median debt of $10,000 and earn a median of $33,017 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is usable here, and 39.2% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $38,200 | $60,860 | $63,740 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,370 | $27,560 | $39,810 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $36,800 | $51,100 | $63,440 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $30,900 | $54,850 | $76,350 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $28,650 | $37,820 | $55,000 |
| Medical assistants | $29,210 | $35,360 | $38,190 |
| Nursing assistants | $27,050 | $31,520 | $35,200 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $39,320 | $50,220 | $58,030 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $36,160 | $48,680 | $61,390 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $40,740 | $59,300 | $66,160 |
| Machinists | $34,570 | $55,550 | $63,330 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $26,760 | $36,630 | $39,100 |
| Construction laborers | $29,370 | $37,710 | $45,790 |
| Surgical technologists | $38,800 | $49,810 | $59,590 |
| Massage therapists | $28,820 | $40,490 | $50,900 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Mississippi (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 69 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 64 | not reported | $52,107 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 57 | not reported | $38,289 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 40 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 36 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 33 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 30 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 23 | $36,922 | $37,748 | $10,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | not reported | $52,107 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | $38,289 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 15 | $17,634 | $28,055 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 15 | $27,466 | $18,087 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 12 | $36,922 | $37,748 | $10,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 10 | $28,193 | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $36,922 | $37,748 | $10,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | $17,634 | $28,055 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | $17,634 | $28,055 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 4 | $27,466 | $18,087 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 3 | $28,193 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Trades, Other | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | $11,982 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 1 | $28,193 | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public community college in Perkinston, Mississippi. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with specialized accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Occupational Therapy Association's accreditation council. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus offers 37 trade and career program families, with the most-awarded programs being Electrician schools (105 completers), Cosmetology schools (84), and Welding schools (72), alongside programs in welding, culinary arts, automotive repair, medical assisting, CNA, LPN, HVAC, radiology technology, CNC machining, EMT training, construction trades, surgical technology, and massage therapy.
Federal data show a completion rate of 47.5%, which is below the Mississippi state average of 59.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $33,017. About 39.2% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a broad mix of shorter certificate programs and longer associate-degree pathways, this campus in a distant rural locale may suit both recent high school graduates and adult career changers, depending on which specific program length and schedule fit their needs — details not specified in this data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard and by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers 37 program families, with the most completers in Electrician schools (105), Cosmetology schools (84), and Welding schools (72). Other program areas include culinary, automotive, medical assisting, CNA, LPN, HVAC, radiology tech, CNC machining, EMT, construction trades, surgical tech, and massage therapy.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the American Occupational Therapy Association's accreditation council.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 47.5%, which is below the Mississippi state average of 59.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed had a median debt of $10,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $33,017, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (866) 735-1122 or visit mgccc.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public community college, which typically means lower published tuition and Title IV eligibility, as confirmed here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?176071.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats needed to assess adult-learner fit; contact the school to discuss options for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or check with your state's licensing board for programs like electrician, cosmetology, or EMT.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College at (866) 735-1122 or through its website, https://www.mgccc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons to other nearby schools; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.