Lamar State College-Orange

Orange, TX · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Orange, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Lamar State College-Orange serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,391 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,587 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 33.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $10,959, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.34x. The average net price after financial aid is $1,655 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, and Legal Support Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,587
Graduation Rate
33.8%
Median Debt
$10,959
Average Net Price
$1,655
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
22.11x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.34x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,391
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$3,540
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,280
Pell Grant Rate
22.2%
Federal Loan Rate
10.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$384
Income $30K–$48K
$2,693
Income $48K–$75K
$1,836
Income $110K+
$7,264

Student Demographics

Women
72.4%
White
61.5%
Black
22.7%
Hispanic
11.7%
Asian
1.1%
Two or More Races
1.6%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
40.6%

Accreditations

Programs (31)

Associate (12)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 62
Registered Nursing $83,395 55
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians $92,294 33
Business Not reported 33
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 30
Teacher Education Not reported 20
Sociology Not reported 13
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 10
Biology Not reported 8
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 8
Business Administration & Management Not reported 6
Legal Support Services Not reported 5

Undergraduate Certificate (15)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 174
Practical Nursing $52,622 106
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians Not reported 47
Legal Support Services Not reported 34
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 28
Dental Support Services $25,867 22
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 22
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 18
Machinist Not reported 7
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 6
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 4
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 3
Marine Transportation Not reported 3
Business Administration & Management Not reported 3
Construction Management Not reported 3
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Communications Associate 2
Dental Support Services Associate 2
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Associate 2
Real Estate Undergraduate Certificate 2

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