GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGES
CLOSE TO YOU
- If you live in the Gulf Coast area, there is quality higher education near you
- We are the nine Community Colleges within the Houston 11-county Region
- Over 200 different types of Certifications, Training and Degree programs
- Flexible Programs to Fit the Busiest of Schedules
- More than 260,000 total students in Consortium Colleges
- Wide array of payment and scholarship options available
The Texas Gulf Coast Community Colleges Consortium (TGCCCC), comprised of nine public community colleges, understands that the value of a credential or degree can prepare students to obtain top-paying jobs, contribute to economic growth and strengthen communities.
The TGCCCC enrolls nearly 260,000 students in credit, non-credit and workforce programs. The nine schools collectively offer more than 200 degrees and certificates that can assist students to quickly enter the workforce, attain a lucrative position and provide a better future for themselves, their families and the community.
TGCCCC is working to Build a Talent Strong Texas.
Community College Partnership in Workforce (CCPIW)
High Paying Jobs For 2-Year Degrees
Wherever you live or work along the upper Texas Gulf Coast, you’ll find state-of-the-industry workforce training at your nearby community college! The Community College Partnership in Workforce (CCPIW), funded with a grant by ExxonMobil, consists of community colleges and school districts in the greater Houston and Texas Gulf Coast area, each providing skills training for the region’s businesses and industries.
Explore CCPI
- Learn more about degree programs and workforce training
- Get information and apply for the CCPIW Scholarship
- Review jobs and career paths available
- Explore featured courses and training programs
Median earning of
In-state tuition and fees for community college students
vs. $9,528 in-state tuition and fees
for a 4-year university2
Community college enrollment
has increased
since Fall 2000; an increase of nearly 300,000
students3
1 CollegeBoard – Trends in College Pricing
2 AACC Fast Facts 2018
3 TACC – Enrollment at Texas Public Community Colleges
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It was important for me to come back to COM after 25 years for a few different reasons. One, I wanted to continue to learn new aspects of the trade. After so long, the industry has grown exponentially. Two, I wanted to have that piece of paper that make me legitimate. And lastly, I went back to school to set an example to my 15 and 13-year-old. I want them to know that you’re never too old to learn.
College of the Mainland