College of the Mainland: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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3,368
students enrolled
849
degrees and certificates a year
31%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$1,342
average net price a year
Tuition $2,550 in state, $3,450 out of state
$36,164
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$39,639
median earnings, 10 years after entry
84% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 31% | 265 |
| Health professions | 20% | 173 |
| Security & protective services | 10% | 84 |
| Science technologies | 9% | 72 |
| Personal & culinary services | 8% | 67 |
AI and data programs
College of the Mainland reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around College of the Mainland
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Galveston County, where the college is.
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90
open professional jobs
9
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.9%
unemployment in Galveston County
2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier
$85,348
median household income
Galveston County
44%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (2 open).
Hiring most: The University of Texas Medical Branch (9), GPAC (8), DPR Construction (6), Slsco (5), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (5), EoS Fitness (4), American National Insurance Company (2), Concho Hearts Hospice (2).
What they hire for: Operations (18), Finance (14), Sales (11), Engineering (10), Legal (8), Research (7). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board.
- Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - Texas CityTexas City · 409-949-9055 · Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is College of the Mainland?
- College of the Mainland enrolls about 3,368 students and is a public 4-year institution in Texas City, Texas. It awards about 849 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at College of the Mainland?
- 31% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do College of the Mainland graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,164 six years after entry and $39,639 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does College of the Mainland offer AI or data science degrees?
- College of the Mainland reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near College of the Mainland?
- 90 open professional jobs are listed in Galveston County, 9 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. The University of Texas Medical Branch has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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