College of the Mainland (COM)
Public two-year college in Texas City, TX that costs an average of $447 a year after financial aid and graduates 31% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$447
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
31%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,131
PublicSmall city3,368 undergraduates
Cost of COM
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $7,677 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,310 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $4,140 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $447 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $428 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $1,120 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,265 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with COM's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,488 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,131 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 23rd of 61 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $5,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $63 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 30% |
| Students with federal loans | 2.7% |
Majors and programs at COM
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 24 | — | — |
Certificate programs (18)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 50 | $57,579 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 72 | $40,955 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 51 | $27,866 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 177 | $23,112 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 25 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 30 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 39 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 14 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Data Processing | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 79 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 10 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 48 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (30)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 160 | $82,157 | $5,800 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 129 | $70,572 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 12 | $38,841 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 552 | $36,350 | $8,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 17 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 17 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 73 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 20 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 14 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 9 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 3 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 27 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 13 | — | — |
| Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 5 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 2 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 4 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 28 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 6 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 31 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Southmost College | Brownsville | $2,957 | — | $45,936 |
| Alvin Community College | Alvin | $5,533 | — | $49,073 |
| Kilgore College | Kilgore | $6,362 | — | $41,097 |
| Temple College | Temple | $4,922 | — | $42,191 |
| Navarro College | Corsicana | $15,500 | — | $41,527 |
| Wharton County Junior College | Wharton | $4,608 | — | $49,217 |
| Odessa College | Odessa | $5,895 | — | $47,174 |
| Victoria College | Victoria | $1,900 | — | $43,404 |
About COM
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Texas City, TX |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 3,368 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | com.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does COM cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $7,677 a year (tuition and fees: $2,310 in-state, $4,140 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $447 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $428.
How much do COM graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,131 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 23rd of 61 similar colleges in Texas.
What is COM's graduation rate?
31% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.