Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Lone Star College System, based in The Woodlands, Texas, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 45,188 students, it is a large institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,466 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 19.8%. Mmedian graduate debt is $8,600, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.94x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,252 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, and Machinist.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,466
Graduation Rate
19.8%
Median Debt
$8,600
Average Net Price
$11,252
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.89x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.94x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
45,188
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,330
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,390
Pell Grant Rate
23.3%
Federal Loan Rate
7.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,657
Income $30K–$48K
$11,515
Income $48K–$75K
$11,128
Income $110K+
$14,572
Student Demographics
Women
61.7%
White
21.4%
Black
14.9%
Hispanic
46.2%
Asian
6.4%
Two or More Races
3.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
29.0%
Accreditations
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (83)
Bachelor (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 71 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 60 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 45 |
Associate (47)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $47,859 | 5,788 |
| Business | $50,531 | 495 |
| Registered Nursing | $93,665 | 334 |
| Teacher Education | $53,830 | 257 |
| Business Administration & Management | $46,772 | 180 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $44,057 | 178 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $50,935 | 157 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $73,655 | 157 |
| Educational Assessment | $34,994 | 88 |
| Accounting | $37,632 | 75 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $54,262 | 71 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $53,830 | 70 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 60 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 58 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 54 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 50 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 47 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 46 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 35 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 33 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 31 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 25 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 23 |
| Biology | Not reported | 20 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 19 |
| Communications | Not reported | 18 |
| Family & Consumer Sciences | Not reported | 18 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 17 |
| Music | Not reported | 17 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 16 |
| Dental Support Services | $58,154 | 16 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $48,427 | 14 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 14 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 12 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 12 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 12 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not reported | 10 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Geography | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 9 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 9 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 8 |
| History | Not reported | 8 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (29)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $41,600 | 413 |
| Machinist | $53,293 | 280 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $43,120 | 215 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $47,451 | 203 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $40,319 | 200 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $71,664 | 154 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $82,476 | 135 |
| Registered Nursing | $83,636 | 131 |
| Accounting | $46,136 | 126 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 114 |
| Educational Assessment | Not reported | 82 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $20,853 | 72 |
| Legal Support Services | $53,690 | 71 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $40,990 | 61 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 49 |
| Practical Nursing | $67,278 | 48 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 47 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 39 |
| Geography | Not reported | 37 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 34 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 16 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 15 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $49,612 | 11 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 11 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Data Processing | Not reported | 4 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Air Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Chemical Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Agriculture Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Texas
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Computer Science Programs
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