Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 33.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 32.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $37,233
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,311
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 28.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $109/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $64,706 | $4,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $64,493 | $14,541 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $55,964 | $7,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $44,971 | $9,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Certificate | $42,682 |
Outcomes Overview
Galveston College graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $10,311, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.28 against first-year median earnings of $55,779. Monthly loan payments of $109 represent just 2.3% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's strong ties to the Gulf Coast maritime and petrochemical industries help explain the surprisingly high employment rate of 93.7%. Many graduates find work in port operations, offshore energy, and healthcare support roles that leverage the region's economic strengths. With relatively low debt loads and solid earning potential in specialized fields, this represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.