At a glance
Average net price
$8,412
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
32.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,528
In-state tuition
$2,726
Out-of-state tuition
$6,176
Cost of attendance
$15,338
Median earnings (10y)
$37,233
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (45%), trades & services (28%), humanities & arts (14%).
- STEM8%
- Health45%
- Business4%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences1%
- Trades & services28%
- Health professions45.4%~694 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts13.1%~200 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Precision production10.5%~161 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~88 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech5.8%~88 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~68 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~63 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business3.6%~54 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science1.6%~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.4%~7 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology0.3%~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences0.3%~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.1%~2 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~2 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
30 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 332 | $21,260 | $12,515 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 210 | $60,599 | $15,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 120 | $56,341 | $11,000 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 111 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 80 | $61,160 | $19,333 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 71 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 42 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 39 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 38 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 38 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 36 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 34 | — | $17,566 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 32 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Galveston College
Galveston College is a mid-sized institution located in Galveston, Texas, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 1,528 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Liberal arts, Precision production.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Galveston College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $8,412 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $2,726 for in-state students and $6,176 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $15,338 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 32.7%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $37,233 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Galveston College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Liberal arts, Precision production. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (45% of credentials), trades & services (28% of credentials), humanities & arts (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Galveston, Texas (city), Galveston College draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Galveston College
Q.How much does Galveston College cost?
The average net price at Galveston College is $8,412 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $15,338.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Galveston College?
Galveston College has a 6-year graduation rate of 32.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Galveston College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Galveston College graduate earns $37,233 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Galveston College?
Published tuition is $2,726 in-state and $6,176 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Galveston College located?
Galveston College is located in Galveston, Texas (ZIP 77550).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Galveston College at their official website.