Science Technologies at College of the Mainland
If you plan to study Science Technologies, you may want to check out the program at College of the Mainland. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of the Mainland sits in Texas City, TX.
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Studying Online at College of the Mainland
Distance learning is available at College of the Mainland. Among 5,127 students, 809 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,444 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Science Technologies Rankings at College of the Mainland
These rankings give you a sense of how College of the Mainland’s Science Technologies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 22 |
| Best Value | Texas | #2 of 17 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #6 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 83 |
Earnings for Science Technologies Graduates from College of the Mainland
Students who complete College of the Mainland’s Science Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,999 |
| 2 years | $66,171 |
| 3 years | $95,837 |
| 4 years | $124,952 |
| 5 years | $133,394 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Science Technologies graduates from College of the Mainland take home a median $124,952, compared with $55,022 for all College of the Mainland graduates — about 127% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Science Technologies graduates from College of the Mainland is $10,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Science Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Science Technologies program at College of the Mainland pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Science Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Nuclear Technicians | $92,140 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $92,011 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $64,527 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,181 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
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
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