
About
Coastal Bend College, located in Beeville, Texas, was founded in 1965 and was originally known as Bee County College and was established through a vote that established the Bee County Junior College District. The school supports nearly 4000 students annually through a variety of programs and services that offer academic and professional options for individuals of all ages. The school serves multiple counties in whole or in part through campuses located in Beeville, Alice, Kingsville and Pleasonton.
Academics
Individuals enrolled at Coastal Bend College may choose from a variety of courses and programs to suit their needs. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost then move to a four year institution to complete the final two years.
Career programs provide education and training in a high demand field or industry with the purpose of entering the workforce after completion as a qualified professional. Additionally, continuing and adult education courses are available for individuals seeking professional or personal growth.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
CBC is an open enrollment institution, and as such admits any individual over eighteen years of age or having a high school diploma if they complete the application, pay all fees, and submit transcripts and test scores if available. Applicants may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.
Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor is encouraged. Financial aid is available as loans, grants and scholarships awarded based on need as determined by a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,400. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $1,800 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $70 to $84 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 89% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 80% | $2,883 |
Receiving Student Loans | 21% | $2,746 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Coastal Bend College may provide student services like those listed below:
- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care for children
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges offer a variety of career and transfer options for students. The following table shows the graduation and transfer-out rates for Coastal Bend College, versus those community colleges in Texas, which can be valuable information for determining which school to attend.
CBC | Bee County | Texas | |
---|---|---|---|
Graduation Rate | 29.5% | - | 16.5% |
Transfer-out Rate | 26.7% | - | 20.8% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1971)
- Radiology Technician Program
- Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 2010)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by Coastal Bend College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
- Administrative Assistant (A, C)
- Bookkeeping (A, C)
- Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
- Business Administration
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Data Entry Technology
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer (A, C)
- Data Processing Technology
Construction Trades
Education
- Secondary Education
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Early Childhood Education
- Art Teacher Education
- Education
Engineering
Engineering Technology
- Petroleum Technology (A, C)
- Recycling Technology (C)
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) (A, C)
English Language and Literature
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care Provider (C)
- Child Development (A)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Radiologic Technology (A, C)
- Dental Hygienist (A)
- Nursing (A)
- Nursing Assistant (C)
- Medical Insurance Coding (A)
- Pharmacy Technician (A)
- PreMed Studies
- Medical Executive Assistant
- Health Information and Medical Records Technology
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
- Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (C)
- Aircraft Mechanic (C)
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology (C)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cosmetology (A, C)
- Culinary Arts (C)
- Cosmetology, Barber and Nail Instructor (C)
Precision Production
- Welding (A, C)
Psychology
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science (A, C)
- Criminal Justice (C)
- Forensic Science (A, C)
- Corrections Officer
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music Performance
- Art History
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Coastal Bend College.
- Victoria College in Victoria, TX (50 miles away)
- Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, TX (56 miles away)
- Wharton County Junior College in Wharton, TX (114 miles away)
- Laredo Community College in Laredo, TX (129 miles away)
- Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde, TX (131 miles away)