College of the Mainland

  • 2 Year
  • Texas City, TX
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

5,127
College of the Mainland overview
College of the Mainland overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

College of the Mainland is a public community college located in Texas City, Texas, situated along Galveston Bay approximately 30 miles southeast of Houston. Established in 1967, the institution serves students across Galveston County from its 120-acre main campus. The college offers associate degrees and workforce certificates, with notable programs in nursing, process technology, and allied health fields that serve the region's petrochemical and healthcare industries. The campus features modern academic facilities including a recently constructed STEAM/Allied Health Building, and the college maintains an open admissions policy characteristic of two-year institutions. College of the Mainland operates additional learning centers in League City and serves dual credit students through partnerships with area high schools.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$2,310

Texas Resident Tuition

$3,450

Breakdown

In District Costs for College of the Mainland
  • Tuition $2,310
  • Books and Supplies $2,000
  • Other Fees $0
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $6,236
  • Other Expenses Budget $2,669
  • Total One Year Cost $13,215

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$35,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at College of the Mainland are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 23% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 20% in Health Professions, and 18% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.

  • 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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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226408.

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Last updated: August 2026