C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

58/100 · earnings-weighted

Galveston College

4-Year Public

📍 Galveston, Texas 77550

🌐 https://www.gc.edu/

Galveston College — tuition $2,220 in-state, $4,680 out-of-state

Galveston College campus, Galveston, TX. Photo: The original uploader was Nsaum75 at English Wikipedia., CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

51/100

Affordability

B+

79/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

71/100

Prestige

23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,119

Total Enrollment

32%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$8,085

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Galveston College ▼

27% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$288,467

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,429

1-Year Change

-3.3%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Galveston College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$37,233

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$34,299

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$10,311

Median debt at graduation

32.7%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

40.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 68th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Galveston College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	$51,347	$81,677	+25%	#49 of 560	#40	$7,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$64,806	$80,184	-1%	#476 of 962	#550	$14,541
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$30,586	$45,846	+4%	#293 of 947	#303	$9,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations	—	$42,397	-13%	#413 of 547	#413	—
Health and Medical Administrative Services	—	$38,178	+3%	#176 of 286	#190	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Galveston College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $288,467
Avg rent near campus: $1,429/mo — vs ~$333/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 77568 (6.3% cap, La Marque)

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🏆 Where Galveston College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Instrumentation Technology/Technician

of 24 schools

#11

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

of 40 schools

#15

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,220	$4,680
Room	$3,000
Board	$4,880
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$18,882	$21,342

Financial Aid

91%

Receive Any Aid

61%

Receive Pell Grants

14%

Take Out Loans

$8,085

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$7,495
$30,001 - $48,000	$7,228
$48,001 - $75,000	$9,470
$75,001 - $110,000	$11,019
$110,001+	$13,543

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 88 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 71 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 67 grads/yr Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 65 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 54 grads/yr Instrumentation Technology/Technician 39 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 28 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 27 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 26 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 25 grads/yr Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 22 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 21 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 19 grads/yr Pre-Nursing Studies 18 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 13 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 11 grads/yr Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 10 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 9 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Galveston College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Radiologic technologists and technicians

$78k/yr 228,000 jobs

Medical secretaries and administrative assistants

$45k/yr 850,000 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

2,119

Total Students

66%

Women

46%

Traditional Age (18-24)

27%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 30%

Hispanic 43%

Black 17%

Asian 2%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 30%

Off-Campus (Renters) 27%

With Family 43%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~574 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 35%

Hybrid (Some Online) 39%

Fully Online 26%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 46%

25-64 (Adult) 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Galveston College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Galveston College?

Tuition at Galveston College is $2,220 for in-state students and $4,680 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,085.

What is the graduation rate at Galveston College?

The graduation rate at Galveston College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Galveston College a good school?

Galveston College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Galveston College?

Galveston College has a total enrollment of 2,119 students.

Is there rental demand near Galveston College?

Yes! Approximately 27% of students at Galveston College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 574 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Galveston area.

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