College of the Mainland
1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, TX 77591
Description
College of the Mainland (or COM) boasts low tuition costs and extensive financial aid opportunities for eligible students. Those are just two reasons to attend this accredited school in the heart of Texas City.Not only does COM offer associate’s degrees in the arts and sciences, but there are also a large number of career certificate programs in fields like Accounting, Child Development, Cosmetology, Graphic Arts, Law Enforcement and Nursing.
Other program options include day-long or semester-long continuing education curricula (such as risk management and fine arts), online schooling, study abroad programs, classes for high school students, and the unique Weekend College.
Weekend College offers once-a-week classes held on Friday, Saturday or Sunday that won’t interfere with any work and family responsibilities.
COM’s student services present many opportunities for enrolled students to focus on their education with amenities like the library and testing center. The strong Career Services Department has ties to local businesses, making College of the Mainland a good choice for those looking for job placement help after graduation.
Quick Facts
Location
Southwest
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$1,727
Out-of-State Tuition
$2,711
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
3,936
Students
- Total Students
- 3,936
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 31%
- Part-Time
- 69%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 18%
- Asian
- 2%
- Caucasian
- 54%
- Latino
- 19%
- Other
- 7%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%