Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College LPN Program in Perkinston, MS

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s LPN program offers a focused educational pathway for certified Medical Assistants seeking to advance their careers in nursing. This selective admissions program prioritizes applicants with proven academic performance, including ACT and TEAS scores, and a strong GPA. The curriculum is tailored to build upon existing medical assistant skills and knowledge, preparing students to excel as Licensed Practical Nurses. The program also emphasizes student support, offering a mandatory online orientation session to guide applicants through the program’s requirements and expectations. The college gives preference to in-district residents, and admission is further based on a competitive ranking system and availability of clinical placements. Successful completion of the program equips graduates with the competencies needed to make a significant impact in the healthcare field and potentially progress to the Associate Degree Nursing program.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.