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Coastal Bend College

Beeville, Texas · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,958 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$4,237
cheaper than 85% of comparable schools
Completion rate
28.8%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$35,086
earns ~$8,280.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Coastal Bend College is a public school in Beeville, TX that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves students seeking training in trades like automotive repair and cosmetology, as well as allied health fields. The school reports an average annual net price of $4,237 after financial aid.

What to know

The school reported a completion rate of 28.8%, a figure that may appear low for a public community college because it does not count students who transfer out. Students who finish their programs have a median earnings figure of $35,086 ten years after entry. The median student debt at completion is not reported in the available data.

Net price is 49% below the Texas median ($8,390) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 26 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Security Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered at Coastal Bend College?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Precision Metal Working, Dental Support Services, and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, plus 28 more programs.
How much do students typically earn after attending?
According to reported data, median earnings ten years after entry are $35,086.
How many students finish their programs?
The school reported a completion rate of 28.8%. For public community colleges, this number often undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions.
Is Coastal Bend College public or private?
It is a public school.

Other options in Texas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Alvin Community CollegeAlvin$8,52530.2%$45,762
Amarillo CollegeAmarillo$4,60035.8%$41,302
Angelina CollegeLufkin$7,77324.9%$37,301
Austin Community College DistrictAustin$6,39016.1%$43,177
Blinn College DistrictBrenham$10,84416.2%$46,318
Brazosport CollegeLake Jackson$4,73235.9%$45,910
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 223320. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.