Galveston College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,500

2023 Average Net Price

$8,085

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,119

33.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.4%

44 Graduates

About

Galveston College is a higher education institution located in Galveston County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Galveston College were General Studies (128 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (42 degrees), and Radiographer (23 degrees).

In 2023, 731 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Galveston College. 59.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (302 degrees), 1.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (275 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Galveston College is $1,500, which is $−6,753 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Galveston College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 142 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Galveston College is $1,500, which is $6,753 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,085.

In 2023, 58% of undergraduate students attending Galveston College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,500

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Galveston College was $1,500. The cost of tuition at Galveston College is $−6,753 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$8,085

2023 Value

1.05%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Galveston College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,085. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Galveston College grew by 1.05%.

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

$8,523

Room and Board

$2,046

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Galveston College was of $8,523 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.22% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,046. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.92% 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

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Galveston College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 23.7% with respect to 2022, when 76% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Galveston College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 142 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 2,119 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Galveston College is 703 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,416. This means that 33.2% of students enrolled at Galveston College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Galveston College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43% Hispanic or Latino, 29.6% White, 16.9% Black or African American, 2.97% Two or More Races, 2.03% Asian, 0.613% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.142% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Galveston College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.6%), followed by White Female (17.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Galveston College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,119 students. The full-time enrollment at Galveston College is 703 and the part-time enrollment is 1,416. This means that 33.2% of students enrolled at Galveston College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
912 enrolled students
White
627 enrolled students
Black or African American
358 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Galveston College is 43% Hispanic or Latino, 29.6% White, 16.9% Black or African American, 2.97% Two or More Races, 2.03% Asian, 0.613% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.142% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 93 students (4.39%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 141 more women than men received degrees from Galveston College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Galveston College is hispanic or latino (302 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (275 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Galveston College is General Studies (128 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (42 degrees) and Radiographer (23 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (61 degrees awarded), Construction (22 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (30 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 (1,454,648 people), Medical & health services managers (157,720 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,332 people), Pharmacists (133,617 people), and Other managers (109,201 people).

The most specialized majors at Galveston College in 2023 are Precision Production (61 degrees awarded), Construction (22 degrees), Engineering Technologies (30 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (53 degrees), and Health (321 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Galveston College are Precision Production (61 degrees awarded), Construction (22 degrees), Engineering Technologies (30 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (53 degrees), and Health (321 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,512,895 people), Elementary & secondary schools (331,839 people), Outpatient care centers (247,896 people), Offices of physicians (209,154 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (171,496 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 (2023)

General Studies
128 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
42 degrees awarded
Radiographer
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Galveston College was General Studies with 128 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

295

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

436

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 295 degrees were awarded to men at Galveston College, which is 0.677 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (436).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Galveston College in Welding Technology, which is 4.08 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Galveston College in General Studies, which is 2.28 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2018, 14% of students graduating from Galveston College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (45.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Galveston College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (45.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 2.27% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
302 degrees awarded
White
275 degrees awarded
Black or African American
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Galveston College is hispanic or latino (302 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (275 degrees).

1.37% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
177 degrees awarded
White Female
158 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
125 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Galveston College is hispanic or latino female (177 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (158 degrees).

Operations

Galveston College employs 42 Instructors, 11 Assistant professors and 4 Associate professors. Most academics at Galveston College are Female Instructor (29), Male Instructor (13), and Male Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Galveston College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 24 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$13.9M

2023 Salaries

5.92%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Galveston College paid a median of $13.9M in salaries, a 5.92% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.84% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.902% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.24M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Galveston College paid a total of $4.24M to 60 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Galveston College were Instructor with 42 employees, Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Associate professor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Galveston College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Galveston College was Female Instructor with 29 employees, Male Instructor with 13 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 6 employees.

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

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