College of the Mainland
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 3,342 students.
About This School
College of the Mainland is a public institution located in Texas City, Texas with approximately 3,342 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $1,975 per year. The graduation rate is 28%, and the typical graduate earns $38,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $1,975 per year after aid and a median graduation debt of $5,156, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere. However, the 28% graduation rate is a real concern — most students who start here don't finish — so you'll want to go in with a clear plan, strong support, and ideally a specific program in mind. If you're cost-conscious, need to stay local to Texas City, and have the self-discipline to follow through, it can be a smart starting point; just know the $38,100 median earnings a decade out suggests limited upside if you stop at a certificate or don't complete a degree.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,342 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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