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LS

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TXPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$11,252
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
45.2K
Students
Very Large campus body
$32,889
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Lone Star College System is a public institution located in the city setting of The Woodlands, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 45.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
45.2K (Very Large)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,665
Earnings 5yr: $86,053
Debt: $15,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $83,636
Earnings 5yr: $84,576
Debt: $8,875
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $82,476
Earnings 5yr: $80,106
Debt: $11,234
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,655
Earnings 5yr: $67,117
Debt: $10,926
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $71,664
Earnings 5yr: $54,088
Debt: N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $67,278
Earnings 5yr: $67,662
Debt: $13,323
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,154
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,262
Earnings 5yr: $53,961
Debt: $14,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,830
Earnings 5yr: $57,377
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,830
Earnings 5yr: $54,605
Debt: $8,479
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $53,690
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,251
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $53,293
Earnings 5yr: $31,599
Debt: $4,562
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,935
Earnings 5yr: $50,620
Debt: $12,500
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,531
Earnings 5yr: $56,073
Debt: $7,954
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $49,612
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,427
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,859
Earnings 5yr: $45,987
Debt: $9,689
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $47,451
Earnings 5yr: $54,727
Debt: $5,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,772
Earnings 5yr: $44,318
Debt: $17,170
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $46,136
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $6,550

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$11,252
In-State Tuition$3,330
Out-of-State Tuition$9,390
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

23%
Pell Grants
7%
Take Loans
29%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$32,889
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$42,466

Completion Signals

21%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
N/A
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$59/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

41%
Men
59%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
51%
Part-Time Share
64%
Avg Family Income
$30,638
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