Galveston College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 1,524 students.
About This School
Galveston College is a public institution located in Galveston, Texas with approximately 1,524 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,127 per year. The graduation rate is 32%, and the typical graduate earns $40,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Galveston College (GC) is a public community college in Galveston, Texas.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable way to start your college journey — at just $8,127/year in net cost and a median debt of only $7,250 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, the 32% graduation rate is a real concern and suggests many students don't make it to the finish line, so you'll want to go in with a clear plan and strong support system. Graduates who do complete earn around $40,100 a decade out, which is modest but reasonable given the low cost of entry.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,524 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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