Nursing at College of the Mainland
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what College of the Mainland. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of the Mainland is located in Texas City, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 102 nursing degrees were awarded at College of the Mainland.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of the Mainland
Online coursework is an option at College of the Mainland. Of 5,127 students, 809 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,444 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at College of the Mainland
Rankings can help you compare College of the Mainland’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #4 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 183 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #32 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #34 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #45 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #451 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from College of the Mainland
Students who complete College of the Mainland’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,509 |
| 2 years | $72,369 |
| 3 years | $72,740 |
| 4 years | $77,498 |
| 5 years | $86,657 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from College of the Mainland report median earnings of $77,498, compared with $55,022 for all College of the Mainland graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from College of the Mainland is $18,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at College of the Mainland, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at College of the Mainland are 90% women (92) and 10% men (10).
Nursing Associate’s Program at College of the Mainland
Of the 86 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at College of the Mainland, 93% were women (80) and 7% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at College of the Mainland.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at College of the Mainland, higher than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at College of the Mainland
Of the 16 bachelor’s nursing graduates at College of the Mainland, 75% were women (12) and 25% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at College of the Mainland.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 5 |
Minority students account for 69% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at College of the Mainland, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at College of the Mainland
The Nursing program at College of the Mainland offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 102 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at College of the Mainland go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.