Public community college in Texas City serving the Gulf Coast with workforce training and transfer programs.
COM offers traditional transfer classes, vocational programs, continuing education, and specialized workforce training including process-technology degrees for petroleum industry employment. The college provides free ESL and GED classes throughout Galveston County, along with adult basic education. Notable programs include fire science technology, pharmacy technician, dental hygiene, auto mechanics, diesel technology, and allied health certifications. The college also offers a Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management and awards both associate and baccalaureate degrees.
COM operates a collegiate high school allowing students to earn an associate degree by graduation while maintaining involvement in home-school extracurricular activities. Dual-credit classes are available at the main campus, the League City learning center, and high school campuses, enabling students to earn simultaneous high school and college credit. The Upward Bound program serves low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities through tutoring, university visits, and academic advising.
The urban campus features a fine arts building, physical education complex, student center, and specialized facilities for technical programs. Students participate in competitive club sports (flag football, soccer, basketball) and over 20 student organizations. COM Community Theatre has presented over 228 productions since 1972 with attendance exceeding 250,000. The college maintains a Five Star Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society and offers vocal ensembles, art gallery exhibitions, and music programs recognized as among the most respected in the Houston/Galveston area.
COM serves multiple student pathways including first-time college students, high school dual-credit participants, transfer students, international students, military-connected students, and continuing education seekers. The college offers flexible enrollment options including on-campus courses, online programs, and study abroad opportunities. Financial aid, scholarships, grants, work-study, payment plans, and military benefits are available. Enrollment coaches provide personalized guidance through the application and registration process.
The college district encompasses Dickinson, Friendswood, Hitchcock, Santa Fe, and Texas City school districts, plus portions of Clear Creek ISD in Galveston County. Beyond the main Texas City campus, COM operates the Learning Center-North County in League City offering college credit, continuing education, and health-care programs including dental assistant and medical assistant training.