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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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 28% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
College of the Mainland graduates earn most above the national rate in Physical Science Technologies/Technicians ($101,553 vs $80,768 nationally).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 265 | $46,966 | $44,125 | +$2,841 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 74 | $93,061 | $80,813 | +$12,248 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 72 | $101,553 | $80,768 | +$20,785 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does College of the Mainland cost?
The average net price at College of the Mainland is about $1,975 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at College of the Mainland?
College of the Mainland has a graduation rate of 28%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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