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College Of The Mainland is in a small suburb, in Texas City, Texas. The school is classified as a public college. Students at College Of The Mainland earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching, family and social work, security and law enforcement, and science and laboratory technician.
All qualified applicants are admitted as College Of The Mainland offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
College Of The Mainland, in 2005, had 3,992 students (2,256 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"College of the Mainland, a comprehensive community college, is an accessible, affordable learner-centered institution dedicated to student success serving the mainland area of Galveston County and beyond."
More complete details are provided below.
College Of The Mainland
1200 Amburn Road
Texas City, TX 77591-2499
General Phone: (409) 938-1211
http://www.com.edu
College Of The Mainland awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 86 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 64 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and safety |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 60 | chemical tech |
| Education And Teaching | 43 | elementary school teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 31 | child development, child care management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | web design, computer networking, computer programming, webmastering, computer and info science |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 21 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 18 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Office And Administration | 16 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Business And Management | 14 | business, accounting technology, business management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 10 | pharmacy tech |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 5 | diesel mechanics |
| Science | 4 | natural sciences, biology |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of The Mainland in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 257 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 151 | 20 |
In 2005, College Of The Mainland had a total enrollment of 3,992 students (2,256 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Texas City, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,583 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,303 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
College Of The Mainland participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 709600)
College Of The Mainland has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 16 | $62,523 | 8 | $58,384 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $65,208 | 14 | $51,800 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 16 | $47,200 | 14 | $48,292 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 35 | $55,748 | 36 | $51,899 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $43,720 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $39,010 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $43,917 | 3 | $36,852 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $44,099 | 9 | $42,550 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Natural Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of The Mainland Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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