Galveston College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Galveston College at a glance

• 1,528

  students enrolled

• 731

  degrees and certificates a year

• 33%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,412

  average net price a year

  Tuition $2,220 in state, $4,680 out of state

• $34,299

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $37,233

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  82% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Galveston College 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 Galveston College

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, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (2 open), engineering (10 open), data & analytics (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.

Similar colleges in Texas

• Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterLubbock · 1,482 students
• Sul Ross State UniversityAlpine · 1,396 students
• Texas A&M University-Central TexasKilleen · 1,750 students
• Texas A&M University-TexarkanaTexarkana · 1,982 students
• The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio · 930 students
• The University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonGalveston · 545 students

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Common questions

How big is Galveston College?

Galveston College enrolls about 1,528 students and is a public 4-year institution in Galveston, Texas. It awards about 731 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Galveston College?

33% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Galveston College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,299 six years after entry and $37,233 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Galveston College offer AI or data science degrees?

Galveston College 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 Galveston College?

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.