Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public two-year institution located in Perkinston, Mississippi, in a distant rural setting. The college enrolls 11,032 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 47% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 65% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a broad range of technical certificates, including programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Baking and Pastry Arts, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Automation Engineer Technology, Electrician, Construction Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Building/Property Maintenance, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation, and Culinary Arts. Credentials are offered at both the less-than-one-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Serving communities across the Mississippi Gulf Coast region, the college provides workforce training aligned with local industries including construction, manufacturing, culinary arts, and information technology. Its large enrollment and diverse program offerings make it a significant provider of technical education in southern Mississippi.