Is Galveston College worth it?

Galveston, TX · Public · 4-year

Galveston College is a public, four-year institution in Galveston, Texas (small city). It awarded 674 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, welding technology and radiologic technology radiographer.

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Federal context for Galveston College

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$55,779

Median earnings 4 years after

$66,991

Median earnings 10 years after

$37,233

Average net price

$8,412

Completion rate

33%

Completions (2024)

674

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,528

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$64,633$82,453100
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$64,806$80,18453
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate$51,347$81,67727
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$30,586$45,84623
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$61,086$72,84817
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$34,532$38,63916
Communication and Media StudiesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer ScienceAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
General StudiesAssociate88
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr48
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate45
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr42
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryCertificate 1-2 yrs32
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr27
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementBachelor's25
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs23
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 1-2 yrs22
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr22

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance43%2,418
Educational Services19%1,076
Accommodation and Food Services6%352
Public Administration6%310
Retail Trade4%229
Manufacturing3%159
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services3%156
Finance and Insurance3%148

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Sources: federal figures for Galveston College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page