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College of the Mainland, also referred to as COM, is located in Texas City, Texas. Established in 1966, during the formation of the College of Mainland Junior District,the classes started in 1967. The college offers its students degree and certificate programs in various study areas including nursing, business and science. The college also offers courses in public service career fields, like pharmacy technician, law enforcement, emergency medical services and fire protection.
Fall volleyball league is played by both the male and the female students of the college. There are many clubs and organizations that students can participate in which include Phi Theta Kappa, the Student Government Association, the Education Club, the International Student Organization and Students for Christ.
College Of The Mainland is in a small suburb, in Texas City, TX. 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 music and science and laboratory technician.
All qualified applicants are admitted as College Of The Mainland offers open admission.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at College Of The Mainland are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 3,521 students (2,384 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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 102 | general studies, cartography, interdisciplinary studies |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 60 | chemical tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 59 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 29 | pharmacy tech, medical coding |
| Business and Management | 18 | business, business management, accounting technology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | web design, computer networking, computer programming, webmastering, computer and info science |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 12 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist |
| Medical Administration | 9 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Production Trades | 8 | welding |
| Science | 7 | natural sciences |
| Office and Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | child development, child care management, social service professions |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | elementary school teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | HVAC |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of The Mainland in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 249 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 53 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 51 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, College Of The Mainland had a total enrollment of 3,521 students (2,384 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
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 | $ 1,727 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,495 |
| Books and supplies | $ 833 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $73,930 | 8 | $72,720 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 11 | $65,408 | 11 | $59,965 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $55,579 | 18 | $60,765 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 34 | $66,315 | 37 | $63,112 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $57,554 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $55,991 | 9 | $47,581 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $50,066 | 9 | $48,190 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $54,090 | 19 | $48,963 |
*: 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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
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 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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