Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 709600
- Phone: (806) 796-8800
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
58%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
10FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,789Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Web Design Courses
The web design program at College of the Mainland prepares students to build websites utilizing tools like HTML, XML, and Javascript, as well as other authoring tools, graphic applications and multimedia products. The program focuses on publishing documents, images, graphics, sounds and multimedia products. Program courses include: Internet theory, web page stands and policies, user interfaces, vector tools, special effects, interactive and multimedia components, navigation, e-commerce tools, and emerging web technologies. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer web design courses.
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College of the Mainland (COM)
5601 19th Street, Lubbock, TX
College of the Mainland, located in Texas City, Texas, is a public two year institution founded in 1966. The school's formation had been planned since 1935, and was finally realized when the cities in its service area of northern Galveston County approved the building bond necessary to establish the school. Since then the school has expanded, with additional facilities having been constructed to add additional room for newer programs and student services. In 2004 the school became one of three in Texas to allow high school students to complete the last two years of their high school education while earning an associate degree.
Academics
College of the Mainland offers nearly 70 programs of study that result in either an associate degree or certificate. These programs provide students with either the first two years of a four year education and allow for transfer to a four year school upon graduation, or prepare students for entry into the workforce through the development of skills and the imparting of knowledge necessary in a given field. Certificate programs generally take less time than degree programs, usually offering career educations as well, and lacking the general education courses that fill out an associate degree curriculum.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at College of the Mainland must demonstrate proof of at least 1 year residency in the state of Texas prior to enrollment. Students must complete and submit the application, providing all necessary transcripts and taking placement tests as required by the school. Students should also meet with an academic advisor in order to determine which program of study they wish to pursue and which courses they should take.
Students in need of financial aid should apply for a federal PIN number and complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students should also complete and submit the COM financial aid application. All applications should be submitted prior to the set deadlines of the school. Financial aid is available in the form of grants loans and scholarships. Scholarships may require separate applications to be submitted to the scholarship's overseeing body and may be awarded for reasons other than need.
Clubs and Organizations
College of the Mainland has many active clubs and organizations that may be of interest to potential students. These clubs and organizations provide activities and social settings for individuals with similar interests, allowing for the forming of bonds that may last after graduation. Clubs and organizations meet throughout the year with some clubs engaging in activities or creating events on or off campus.
Clubs and Organizations at COM include:
- Amigos
- Cosmetology Club
- Nihon-Suki
- N-Spired Dancers
- Photo Club
Students Enrolled in the Web Design Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of the Mainland has offered the following programs for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 13 |
Associate's Degree | 5 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 5 |
Female | 13 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 6 |
White | 12 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Web Design program at COM, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Web Developers
Description
Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Description
Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, multimedia artists and animators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024
Graphic Designers
Description
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, graphic designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.4% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Lubbock, TX
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Hourly Rate: $17.84
- Average Annual Salary: $37100
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants College of the Mainland accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, College of the Mainland may offer services to students including:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Day care for children