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College of the Mainland

College of the Mainland

Texas City, TX · City · 3,368 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

College of the Mainland (COM) in Texas City is a standout public community college best known for its direct workforce pipelines into the Gulf Coast’s booming petrochemical, maritime, and healthcare industries. Its signature Process Technology program—featuring a functional, real-world processing unit—and top-tier Nursing track offer students hands-on training for high-paying, in-demand careers. Campus life is supportive and accessible, catering equally to traditional students seeking affordable university transfer pathways and adult learners enhancing their professional skills. COM uniquely sets itself apart by combining cutting-edge technical facilities with exceptionally low tuition, delivering one of the highest returns on investment among Texas community colleges.


Wikipedia:College of the Mainland (COM) is a public community college in Texas City, Texas. Its name comes from its location on the "mainland" portion of Galveston County, Texas.

Location
Texas City, TX, 77591-2499 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
HOU · Houston Hobby
24 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$8,357
Out-of-state COA
$10,187
Avg net price
$1,342
In-state tuition
$2,310
Out-of-state tuition
$4,140
Books & supplies
$2,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$1,352
$30–48k
$200
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
30%
Transfer-out rate
13%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
41%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
32%
Median earnings (6yr)
$36,164
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,639
Median debt
$5,960
Monthly loan payment
$63
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,728$8,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$12,260
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
27%
First-generation
46%
Median family income
$22,108
Independent students
57%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
56%
Race & ethnicity
White
33%
Hispanic
39%
Black
18%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$36,164
10 years after entry
$39,639
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing8
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Institutional
Endowment
$3M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
98%
Avg faculty salary
$7,492/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,833
Federal loan rate
3%

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