Galveston College
Galveston, Texas · Public · 1,528 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 35 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,225 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,331 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,418 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,276 |
| $110k and up | $14,542 |
| All families (average) | $8,412 |
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 | $45,846 | +$11,037 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $82,453 | +$47,644 | clears the bar | $4,750 | 0.1 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $81,677 | +$46,868 | clears the bar | $7,000 | 0.1 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,709 | -$5,100 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,639 | +$3,830 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,184 | +$45,375 | clears the bar | $14,541 | 0.3 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,831 | +$8,022 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $38,178 | +$3,369 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $72,848 | +$38,039 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $42,397 | +$7,588 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 33% 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.