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College of the Mainland
Texas City, Texas · Public college
Address: 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, TX 77591 · Phone: (409) 938-1211 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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College of the Mainland is a public trade school in Texas City, Texas offering esthetician, welding, and cosmetology programs, accredited by multiple national bodies.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of College of the Mainland carry a median debt of $5,960 and earn a median of $39,639 ten years after entry; completion rate compared with the state average is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for College of the Mainland; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 27.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $27,390 | $49,250 | $68,780 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,380 | $53,340 | $64,770 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,910 | $62,240 | $68,410 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $30,320 | $37,260 | $44,240 |
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,920 | $45,900 | $48,960 |
| Medical records specialists | $34,440 | $48,860 | $63,970 |
| Barbers | $28,340 | $30,760 | $37,160 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 35 | $12,723 | $17,396 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | $12,723 | $17,396 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | $12,723 | $17,396 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $12,723 | $17,396 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
College of the Mainland is a public trade and career school located in Texas City, Texas, a small city setting. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (Title IV eligible). The campus holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Across its 16 programs, the school awards the most credentials in esthetician schools (35), welding schools (33), and cosmetology schools (31), alongside offerings in LPN programs, EMT training, medical assisting, pharmacy technician training, medical billing and coding, and barbering.
In terms of outcomes, the campus reports 191 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 3,368. The completion rate compared with the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 63.5%. Median debt among graduates is $5,960, and median earnings ten years after entry are $39,639. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 27.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, hands-on trade credentials such as esthetics, welding, or cosmetology, as well as those interested in allied health fields like LPN or medical assisting, though specific program lengths are not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and review outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
College of the Mainland offers 16 programs, with the most completers in esthetician schools, welding schools, and cosmetology schools. It also offers LPN programs, EMT training, medical assisting, pharmacy technician training, medical billing and coding, and barber training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's completion rate compared with the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $5,960, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $39,639, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (409) 938-1211 or visit https://www.com.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding, though this does not guarantee specific outcomes.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school to confirm schedule and duration for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?226408.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program lengths or schedule flexibility, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to discuss specific program formats.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn what credentials follow each program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach College of the Mainland by phone at (409) 938-1211 or through its website at https://www.com.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?226408 can be used to look up other institutions for comparison.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.