College of the Mainland

What College of the Mainland does

College of the Mainland (COM) is a public community college established in 1965 and headquartered at 1200 Amburn Rd., Texas City, Texas, serving Mainland Galveston County in the Texas Gulf Coast region. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Operations Management, and certificates, and it operates three sites: the main Texas City campus, COM League City (co-located with the Gulf Coast Safety Institute), and the COM City Centre Lifelong Learning Center. COM is a Hispanic Serving Institution with approximately 37% Hispanic undergraduate enrollment.

COM's core products span degree programs, vocational certificates (e.g., Welding $3,009–$4,835; Vocational Nursing $6,222; Paramedic $4,083; Medical Assisting $3,721.50; Networking $4,026; CAD Drafting $1,777), TRIO federally-funded student-support programs (Upward Bound serving 70 students/year from eight high schools and Student Support Services), continuing education and corporate training via the Gulf Coast Safety Institute, and cultural/community programming including the COM Theatre and COM Art Gallery.

The business model rests on a hybrid of tuition and fees, state appropriations and federal financial aid, with $6.9 million awarded to students annually through scholarships, grants, work programs, and loans, plus CARES Act institutional and MSI allocations. Customer segments are diverse: traditional students seeking associate/bachelor's credentials, working adults needing career advancement, first-generation and low-income students served through TRIO, students with disabilities, veterans, and adult learners (GED/ESL). Distribution is primarily regional, comprising on-campus enrollment at three sites plus online/distance education through D2L Brightspace, with dual-credit and TRIO pipeline channels into four local high schools (Dickinson, Hitchcock, La Marque, Texas City). The college's forward trajectory is anchored by the COM Bond 2023 / COMPASS 2025 Master Plan, a Phase 2 capital expansion intended to meet rising regional demand for higher-education and workforce training.

Name

College of the Mainland

Legal name

College of the Mainland

Website

http://www.com.edu/

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

College of the Mainland is a public, SACSCOC-accredited community college in Texas City, Texas, serving Mainland Galveston County with associate degrees, a BAS in Operations Management, vocational certificates, TRIO student-support programs, and continuing-education offerings across three regional sites.

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Product category

Community College Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce training certificates
• Associate degree programs
• Continuing education courses
• Adult education GED

Headquarters

HQ city

Texas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and fees for credit and continuing education programs
2. Federal and State Financial Aid: Institutional funding from federal programs including CARES Act, HEERF, and state grants to support institutional operations and student aid
3. Student Financial Aid Distribution: Last year, COM awarded over $6.9 million dollars to students through scholarships, grants, work programs and student loans
4. CARES Act Funding: Federal emergency relief funding including $883,942 for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students and $114,212 for Minority Serving Institutions

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

College of the Mainland is a public community college that delivers associate degrees, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management, vocational and technical certificates, continuing education, corporate training, adult education (GED/ESL), and TRIO student support programs to residents of Mainland Galveston County and the Texas Gulf Coast. It also provides dual credit courses to area high school students and hosts summer camps, art gallery exhibitions, and theatre productions as part of its academic and community programming.

Product overview

College of the Mainland is a public community college offering associate degrees, bachelor's degrees (BAS in Operations Management), and certificate programs. The institution provides educational programs through its main campus and learning centers, with core offerings including Theatre Arts (Performance and Technical tracks), TRIO student support services (Student Support Services and Upward Bound), COM Theatre performances, COM Art Gallery exhibitions, Summer Camps, and vocational certificate programs in fields such as healthcare, industrial trades, and business. The college serves as a Hispanic Serving Institution with various multicultural programming throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs (AA / AS / AAS) Two-year Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees across areas of study including business, arts, industrial technology, allied health, and theatre (Performance and Technical tracks). Designed for students seeking transfer pathways to four-year institutions or direct workforce entry.
• Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Operations Management A four-year applied bachelor's degree preparing students for supervisory and management roles by combining practical business knowledge with leadership, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills. Designed for students who have completed an associate degree or equivalent.
• Vocational Certificate Programs (Welding, Vocational Nursing, Paramedic, Networking, Peace Officer, Medical Assisting, Web Design, Entrepreneurship, CAD Drafting) Short-cycle, career-focused certificate programs with published program costs (e.g., Welding Entry Level $3,009, Welding Advanced Level $4,835, Vocational Nursing $6,222, Paramedic $4,083, Networking $4,026, Basic Peace Officer Academy $1,212, Medical Assisting $3,721.50, Web Design $2,557, Entrepreneurship $2,668, CAD Drafting $1,777). Vocational Nursing qualifies students to sit for Texas licensure; other programs prepare students for industry-recognized credentials.
• Continuing Education and Corporate Training Non-credit continuing education courses across Allied Health, Industrial Craft, online CE, and Corporate Training Center offerings, plus workforce and safety training through the Gulf Coast Safety Institute co-located with COM League City. Available in-person and online.
• Adult Education, GED, and ESL Programs Free or low-cost adult basic education services for adults 18 and over, including GED preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, and citizenship preparation. Listed under Academics on the COM website.
• TRIO Upward Bound U.S. Department of Education-funded college-preparatory program serving up to 70 students per year from eight target high schools. Includes Saturday Academy, Summer Academy, academic advising, tutoring, financial literacy, and leadership development for disadvantaged high school students.
• TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) U.S. Department of Education-funded program helping first-generation college students, students from low-income backgrounds, and students with disabilities achieve academic goals through tutoring, mentoring, academic support services, career exploration, financial aid assistance, and a laptop lending program.
• Dual Credit High School Programs College-credit-bearing courses delivered to high school students at partner districts, including the Hitchcock ISD JET Grant to train future nurses with COM support.
• Summer Camps Summer camp programs that let students explore a variety of high-demand fields through engaging, hands-on camp experiences, delivered in partnership with local organizations and educational institutions.
• Lifelong Learning Center Programs Continuing-education, workforce training, and personal-enrichment programming delivered through the COM Lifelong Learning Center at COM City Centre (10000 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Suite 4100, Texas City).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $6.9 million awarded annually in scholarships, grants, work programs and student loans
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Local Health OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2025Area health and wellness organizations participate in COM's annual Health Careers Open House and Community Health Fair to share information and support, connecting students with potential healthcare careers.
• University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUTMB partners with COM to provide the Mammography Van at Health Careers Open House and Community Health Fair, offering free mammography screenings on site. This partnership supports both student education and community health access.
• Galveston County Regional Blood CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating organization at Health Careers Open House and Community Health Fair, sharing information and support for health and wellness. Partnership provides community health resources and student exposure to healthcare career paths.
• Industry Partners in Texas Gulf CoastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege of the Mainland is partnered with industry throughout the Texas Gulf Coast region. Programs are designed to prepare students for local workforce needs with everything at COM designed to make students stand out in today's job market.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Houston Community College: Large urban community college system serving the Houston metropolitan area with multiple campuses. While much larger than COM, it competes for similar workforce and transfer students in the broader Texas Gulf Coast labor market.
• Lone Star College: Large multi-campus community college system serving north Harris County and surrounding Houston suburbs. Significantly larger scale than COM with broader program portfolio but overlaps on transfer and CTE offerings.
• San Jacinto College: Major community college district headquartered in Pasadena, TX with multiple campuses across the Houston metro. Larger institutional footprint than COM but competes for similar Texas Gulf Coast transfer and CTE students.

Direct peers

• Galveston College: Public community college located in Galveston, TX, immediately adjacent to College of the Mainland's service area. Both serve similar Mainland Galveston County populations with comparable associate degree and CTE certificate offerings, making it the most direct geographic peer.
• Alvin Community College: Public community college in Alvin, TX, located in adjacent Brazoria County and serving a similar Gulf Coast suburban demographic. Offers comparable associate degrees and CTE programs including nursing and industrial trades.
• Brazosport College: Public community college in Lake Jackson, TX serving the southern portion of the Texas Gulf Coast. Similar enrollment scale and CTE concentration tied to petrochemical employers in the region.
• Lee College: Public community college in Baytown, TX serving the east Harris County portion of the Texas Gulf Coast. Comparable enrollment scale, similar CTE-heavy program mix, and overlapping workforce development mission targeting petrochemical industries.
• Wharton County Junior College: Rural Texas public junior college serving Wharton County, with comparable enrollment size and program mix to COM. Represents a similar small-college operating model for peer benchmarking on cost and outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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