College of the Mainland is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees and certificates. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of College of the Mainland.

College of the Mainland is committed to academic excellence, continuous improvement and student success. Through institutional accreditation, program approvals and professional memberships, COM demonstrates its commitment to providing high-quality education that meets established standards and prepares students for transfer, career advancement and workforce success.

Accreditation provides students with confidence that their education meets recognized quality standards and supports opportunities for financial aid, credit transfer and professional licensure.

COM Program Accreditations

Below is a list of COM’s accreditations – both as a community college and for several of its programs:

  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
  • Texas Cosmetology Commission
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  • Texas Board of Nursing (BON)
  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
  • Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves all credit and noncredit courses and programs offered at the College.

COM Active Memberships

In addition, the College holds active memberships with the following organizations:

  • American Association of Colleges Registrars and Officers (AACRAO)
  • American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
  • American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
  • Association for HR professionals in Higher Education (CUPA-HR)
  • Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)
  • Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP)
  • Broadcast Music, Inc.
  • Community College Baccalaureate
  • Council for Advancement & Support of Educators - Institute (CASE)
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
  • League for Innovation
  • National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP)
  • National Association of College and University Attorneys
  • National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
  • National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD)
  • Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC)
  • Southern Association of Colleges with Associates Degrees (SACAD)
  •  Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE)
  • Texas Association of Continuing Education (TACE)
  • Texas Association of College Technical Educators (TACTE)
  • Texas Association of Community College Business Officers (TACCBO)
  • Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC)
  • Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO)
  • Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
  • Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO)
  • Texas Association of Music Schools (TAMS)
  • Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA)
  • Texas Community College Teachers Association (TCCTA)