Coastal Bend College

Coastal Bend College is a public two-year institution located in Beeville, Texas. The school enrolls 5,091 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 19.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 11% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 43% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a wide array of vocational and technical certificate programs. Trades and technical offerings include Welding Technology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, and Petroleum Technology at both short-term and longer certificate levels. Healthcare programs include Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Radiologic Technology/Science. Cosmetology certificates are also available at multiple credential levels.

Serving the south Texas Coastal Bend region, Coastal Bend College provides affordable workforce training in fields aligned with local industries including energy, healthcare, and skilled trades. Its multi-campus presence extends access to students across a largely rural service area.