Trade and career programs at Galveston College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 73 | $71,512 | $82,453 | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 64 | n/a | $29,709 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 54 | n/a | $38,639 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 54 | $65,568 | $81,677 | $9,750 |
| HVAC | Certificate | 26 | n/a | $42,831 | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | $38,178 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Galveston College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $2,726 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $12,931 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $5,940 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $5,802 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $7,973 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,296 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,599 |
| Over $110,000 | $12,931 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- Former students earned a median of $41,505 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $10,500 in federal student loans.
- 38% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Galveston College cost?
Tuition and fees are $2,726 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $5,940 in 2024-25.
How much do Galveston College graduates earn?
EMT, surgical tech and imaging certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $71,512 one year after finishing.
Is Galveston College accredited?
Galveston College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- St Philip's College, San Antonio: $3,412 a year
- Texas State Technical College, Waco: $8,544 a year
- Midland College, Midland: $3,180 a year
- Lee College, Baytown: $2,520 a year
- The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, Houston: $18,400 a year
- Southwest Texas College, Uvalde: $2,646 a year
More: all trade schools in Texas · Galveston College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.