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Public 2 Year

College of the Mainland

Texas City, Texas

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Overview

Enrollment

4,482
College of the Mainland overview
Location Texas City, Texas
Online com.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Small Suburban
College of the Mainland overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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College of the Mainland (COM) is a public community college located in Texas City, Texas, within proximity to the vibrant metropolitan area of Houston. Established in 1966, the institution has carved a niche in providing accessible higher education and vocational training suited to the diverse needs of its student body, with a campus that reflects the pragmatic and service-oriented ethos of the region. The college extends its academic offerings through various associate degree programs, certificate courses, and continuing education opportunities, with popular programs in process technology, nursing, and emergency services contributing to its profile. While COM does not provide on-campus housing, it compensates with a robust network of support services for students. The college exhibits an open admissions policy, generally ensuring a high acceptance rate and accommodating a spectrum of academic backgrounds. College of the Mainland does not prominently feature athletics, instead channeling energy into academic and technical training programs responsive to the workforce needs of the Gulf Coast region.

College of the Mainland has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  1,115 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,367 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $2,550 plus fees of $423.

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Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$1,350
In District Costs for College of the Mainland
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,000
Other Fees$423
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $6,056
Other Expenses Budget$2,592
Total One Year Cost$12,421

Texas Resident Tuition

$2,550
In State Costs for College of the Mainland
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,000
Other Fees$423
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $6,056
Budget for Other Expenses$2,592
Total One Year Cost$13,621

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$35,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by College of the Mainland students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 23%
Health Professions 20%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 18%
Science Technologies 12%
Personal and Culinary Services 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024