by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a COM degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how COM measures up.
COM is ranked #51 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 5% for value). Within Texas, it ranks #5 of 184 for value.
Below is the detailed COM value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
College of the Mainland is ranked #83 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #5 out of #184 for Texas value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the COM financial aid page to be sure.
College of the Mainland is ranked #51 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education College of the Mainland provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at COM costs about $4,212. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $16,849 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $8,017 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $1,342 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $4,212 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $16,849 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about COM net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a COM degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $32,068 | — | — |
| All Students | $16,849 | #51 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $5,368 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $32,068 | — | — |
| All Students | $16,849 | #5 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $5,368 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at COM shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $1,975 |
About 57% of COM undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,719 per year. Get more details on the COM financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average COM cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.