Galveston College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,350

2021 Average Net Price

$6,437

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.51%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,870

35.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.1%

53 Graduates

About

Galveston College is a higher education institution located in Galveston County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Galveston College were General Studies (130 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (55 degrees), and Radiographer (18 degrees).

In 2021, 660 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Galveston College. 53.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (269 degrees), 1.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (231 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Galveston College is $1,350, which is $−6,618 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Galveston College is $1,350, which is $−6,618 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,437.

In 2021, 51% of undergraduate students attending Galveston College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,350

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Galveston College was $1,350. The cost of tuition at Galveston College is $−6,618 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Galveston College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,437

2021 Value

57.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Galveston College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,437. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Galveston College grew by 57.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Galveston College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,656

Room and Board

$1,938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Galveston College was of $6,656 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 17.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,938. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Galveston College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at Galveston College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 21.4% with respect to 2020, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Galveston College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.51%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Galveston College was 3.51%, which represents 4 out of the 114 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Galveston College had a total enrollment of 1,870 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Galveston College is 661 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,209. This means that 35.3% of students enrolled at Galveston College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Galveston College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.2% Hispanic or Latino, 34.9% White, 16.5% Black or African American, 3.21% Asian, 1.39% Two or More Races, and 0.374% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Galveston College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.9%), followed by White Female (21.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (17.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Galveston College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,870 students. The full-time enrollment at Galveston College is 661 and the part-time enrollment is 1,209. This means that 35.3% of students enrolled at Galveston College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Galveston College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Galveston College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Galveston College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Galveston College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
771 enrolled students
White
652 enrolled students
Black or African American
308 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Galveston College is 41.2% Hispanic or Latino, 34.9% White, 16.5% Black or African American, 3.21% Asian, 1.39% Two or More Races, and 0.374% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 35 students (1.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 42 more women than men received degrees from Galveston College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Galveston College is white (269 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (231 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Galveston College is General Studies (130 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (55 degrees) and Radiographer (18 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Galveston College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (71 degrees awarded), Construction (41 degrees), and Health (306 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Galveston College are Registered nurses (1,348,699 people), Medical & health services managers (155,094 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,962 people), Pharmacists (132,792 people), and Police officers (132,219 people).

The most specialized majors at Galveston College in 2021 are Precision Production (71 degrees awarded), Construction (41 degrees), Health (306 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees), and Protective Services (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Galveston College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Counter & rental clerks

The most specialized majors at Galveston College are Precision Production (71 degrees awarded), Construction (41 degrees), Health (306 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees), and Protective Services (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Galveston College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,491,015 people), Elementary & secondary schools (363,884 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (339,280 people), Outpatient care centers (235,553 people), and Offices of physicians (202,343 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Galveston College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
130 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
55 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
18 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Galveston College was General Studies with 130 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Galveston College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

309

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

351

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 309 degrees were awarded to men at Galveston College, which is 0.88 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (351).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Galveston College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Galveston College in Welding Technology, which is 4.92 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Galveston College in General Studies, which is 1.77 times more than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Galveston College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.77% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
269 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
231 degrees awarded
Black or African American
102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Galveston College is white (269 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (231 degrees).

1.97% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
143 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
131 degrees awarded
White Female
126 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Galveston College is white male (143 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (131 degrees).

Operations

Galveston College employs 46 Instructors, 5 Associate professors and 5 Assistant professors. Most academics at Galveston College are Female Instructor (25), Male Instructor (21), and Male Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Galveston College are: Management, with 22 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$12.9M

2021 Salaries

0.902%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Galveston College paid a median of $12.9M in salaries, a 0.902% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.95M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Galveston College paid a total of $3.95M to 59 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

46 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Galveston College were Instructor with 46 employees, Associate professor with 5 employees, and Assistant professor with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Galveston College were Management with 22 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Galveston College was Female Instructor with 25 employees, Male Instructor with 21 employees, and Male Associate professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Galveston College.