COM at a Glance

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Be Bold. Fly High.

Soaring high to reach our fullest potential, we are fearless leaders, boldly navigating the world around us with an untamed hunger to think bigger, work harder and challenge ourselves in and outside the classroom. Agile and graceful, we are a creative flock of passionate problem solvers and resourceful collaborators driven to adapt to our diverse, dynamic and global environment. Here at College of the Mainland, we are home to a multifaceted nest of learners and teachers, each with a unique story.

Our Students' Success

Since opening our doors in 1967, thousands of people have gained valuable knowledge and skills from our programs helping them achieve brighter futures.
PTEC student inside the separation unit.
COM first-year graduates with technical degrees earned the highest median salary – $73,509 – of any new university or community college graduate in the state, according to “College Measures.”
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COM Collegiate High School graduated 88 students in 2017, 56 of which had been in the program two years and earned an associate degree.
GED graduates at commencement ceremony
The COM Adult Basic Education Program in 2017 graduated 56 students who earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED).
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The COM Lifelong Learning Program serves more than 1,000 adults at its new facility.
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Report to the Community - June 2026

Strong Beginnings to a Future of Excellence

At College of the Mainland (COM), we are focused on one enduring purpose: building futures that last. Behind every enrollment, credential and milestone is a student working to create opportunity not just for today, but for a lifetime. This Report to the Community reflects the progress and momentum made possible through that shared commitment.

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College of the Mainland
1200 Amburn Rd.
Texas City, TX 77591

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