College of the Mainland
Texas City, Texas · Public · 3,368 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 37 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,352 |
| $30k to $48k | $200 |
| All families (average) | $1,342 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $46,966 | +$12,157 | clears the bar | $5,952 | 0.5 yrs |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $101,553 | +$66,744 | clears the bar | $11,529 | 0.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $93,061 | +$58,252 | clears the bar | $5,855 | 0.1 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $23,000 | -$11,809 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,719 | +$1,910 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $64,671 | +$29,862 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 31% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.