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Public Bachelor's Excellent 88/100

Brazosport College

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Lake Jackson, Texas

About Brazosport College

Brazosport College is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Lake Jackson, Texas. It enrolls 2,622 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: brazosport.edu

Acceptance: —
Graduation: 12.1%
Net Price: $4,732
Median Earnings (10yr): $45,910
Enrollment: 2,622
Student : Faculty: 19:1

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Excellent

88/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online

Outcomes 89

Value 94

Affordability 51

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Brazosport College.

Acceptance Rate

—

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Brazosport College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $4,732 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$4,732

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

17%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $2,388
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $4,711
Room & Board (off-campus): $9,900
Books & Supplies: $1,020
Other Expenses (off-campus): $4,729
Total Cost of Attendance: $12,167

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$4,072
$30,001 – $48,000

$3,950
$48,001 – $75,000

$5,075
$75,001 – $110,000

$5,912
Over $110,000

$10,286

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,750

10% percentile

$2,250

25% percentile

$5,641

Median percentile

$5,875

75% percentile

$11,700

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $5,000 ↓ $641

No Pell $3,500 ↓ $2,141

Dependent students $3,500 ↓ $2,141

Independent students $5,488 ↓ $153

Female students $4,500 ↓ $1,141

Male students $3,730 ↓ $1,911

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $3,740, less than completers ($5,641), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

12% of full-time students who enrolled at Brazosport College graduate within six years, and 100% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

12%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

100%

Returning for their second year

What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Brazosport College earn a median of $45,910 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$45,910

Earning > $25K

68%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$34,100

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$61,600

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $27,500, about 45% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

What this means: Strong return on investment. Every dollar of net annual cost is matched by ~$9.7 of median earnings 10 years out.

Who Studies Here

Brazosport College is home to 2,622 students, a mid-sized community. Some distinctive traits: 54% are first-generation college students, 85% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

2,622

Part-Time

85%

First-Generation

54%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

Hispanic 47.4% 1,244

White 35.4% 929

Black 7.3% 191

Other 2.6% 69

International 2.4% 62

Asian 0.8% 21

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Brazosport College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Small Suburb Lake Jackson, Texas

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

27% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NAIA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

What You Can Study

Brazosport College offers a varied set of programs: 32 distinct programs across 12 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

1 Program

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

2 Programs

Science Tech

3 Programs

Business

8 Programs

Engineering Tech

5 Programs

Health

Health Administration $59K ($42K–$80K)
Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Practical Nursing $39K ($22K–$72K)

2 Programs

Construction

4 Programs

Mechanics & Repair

Heating
Heating
Vehicle Maintenance $81K ($63K–$104K)

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Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Brazosport College is 19:1, on the higher side.

Student : Faculty

19:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$11,219

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$19M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$68,498

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

99 instructional faculty across 5 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	14	14%	$88,529
Associate Professors	34	34%	$69,533
Assistant Professors	30	30%	$64,507
Instructors	20	20%	$58,707
No Rank	1	1%	—

Pros & Cons of Brazosport College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Brazosport College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Strong first-year retention
Low typical debt at graduation
First-gen-friendly student body
Flexible part-time enrollment options

CONS

Class sizes are on the higher side
Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
Predominantly serves middle- and upper-income families
No graduate programs offered at this institution
Mostly part-time student body, less full-time campus feel

Best for: Based on the data, Brazosport College is a fit for families focused on keeping net cost low; working adults or students needing part-time study options.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brazosport College

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Brazosport College.

How much does Brazosport College cost?

The average net price after aid at Brazosport College is $4,732 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Brazosport College worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $45,910 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $4,732 per year. That's roughly 9.7x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Brazosport College known for?

Brazosport College is best known for its programs in Liberal Arts, Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Brazosport College graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Brazosport College are $45,910, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Brazosport College accredited?

Yes. Brazosport College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many students attend Brazosport College?

Brazosport College enrolls 2,622 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Brazosport College?

Brazosport College graduates 12% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Brazosport College a public or private college?

Brazosport College is a Public institution.

Where is Brazosport College located?

Brazosport College is located in Lake Jackson, Texas.

What programs does Brazosport College offer?

Brazosport College offers 32 distinct programs. The most popular include Liberal Arts, Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Physical Science Technologies/Technicians.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Brazosport College?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Brazosport College is 19:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.