Galveston College
Galveston, TX · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Located in Galveston, Texas, Galveston College is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,528 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,233 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 32.5%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $10,311, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.61x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,412 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Machinist, Registered Nursing, and Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,233
Graduation Rate
32.5%
Median Debt
$10,311
Average Net Price
$8,412
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.43x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.61x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,528
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,726
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,176
Pell Grant Rate
40.6%
Federal Loan Rate
8.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,225
Income $30K–$48K
$8,331
Income $48K–$75K
$9,418
Income $110K+
$14,542
Student Demographics
Women
59.0%
White
30.0%
Black
17.3%
Hispanic
43.4%
Asian
2.3%
Two or More Races
2.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
28.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers, Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology — Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (39)
Bachelor (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 15 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 7 |
Associate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,846 | 128 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $81,677 | 62 |
| Registered Nursing | $80,184 | 42 |
| Health Services Administration | $38,178 | 17 |
| Business Administration & Management | $42,397 | 17 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Not reported | 10 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 8 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 6 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 5 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 5 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Biology | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $82,453 | 123 |
| Machinist | $29,709 | 53 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 27 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 26 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 26 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $42,831 | 24 |
| Health Services Administration | $38,639 | 24 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 19 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 17 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 15 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 6 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $72,848 | 4 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Associate | 2 |
| Sociology | Associate | 2 |
| Communications | Associate | 1 |
| English Language & Literature | Associate | 1 |
| Mathematics | Associate | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | Associate | 1 |
| Fine Arts | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Texas
- Most Affordable Colleges in Texas
- Best ROI Colleges in Texas
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