Lee College
Baytown, TX · Public · Associate degree-granting
Lee College is a public institution in Baytown, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 5,116 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,178 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 31.5%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $7,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.62x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,879 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, and Applied Horticulture.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,178
Graduation Rate
31.5%
Median Debt
$7,500
Average Net Price
$6,879
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.13x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.62x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,116
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
72.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,520
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,190
Pell Grant Rate
35.3%
Federal Loan Rate
4.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,192
Income $30K–$48K
$4,434
Income $48K–$75K
$6,522
Income $110K+
$8,070
Student Demographics
Women
47.2%
White
29.3%
Black
16.8%
Hispanic
47.4%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More Races
2.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
37.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (71)
Associate (31)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $52,817 | 374 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 236 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | $126,148 | 79 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 72 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 45 |
| Natural Sciences | Not reported | 36 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 33 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 26 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 26 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 24 |
| Data Processing | Not reported | 20 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 16 |
| Woodworking | Not reported | 15 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 14 |
| Registered Nursing | $88,462 | 13 |
| Engineering Mechanics | Not reported | 10 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 9 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 9 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Biology | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 6 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Communications Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 4 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (27)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 1,181 |
| Machinist | $62,998 | 144 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 102 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 99 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 98 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $21,110 | 79 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 79 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 61 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 52 |
| Data Processing | Not reported | 38 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 33 |
| Woodworking | Not reported | 31 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 26 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 19 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 16 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 13 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 12 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Communications Technology | Not reported | 9 |
| Practical Nursing | $64,811 | 9 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 8 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 4 |
Show 13 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Associate | 2 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | 2 |
| Plumbing | Associate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Associate | 2 |
| Accounting | Associate | 2 |
| Communications | Associate | 1 |
| Graphic Communications | Associate | 1 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Linguistics | Associate | 1 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Mathematics | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Master's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Texas
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Engineering Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Engineering Technology Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Precision Production Programs
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