At a glance
Average net price
$11,252
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
21.1%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
45,188
In-state tuition
$3,330
Out-of-state tuition
$9,390
Cost of attendance
$15,521
Median earnings (10y)
$42,466
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (51% of credentials).
- STEM8%
- Health9%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts51%
- Social sciences4%
- Trades & services13%
- Liberal arts49.6%~22,395 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business14.2%~6,408 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~4,067 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Computer science5.1%~2,296 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,835 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education3.2%~1,451 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,315 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~1,297 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.1%~944 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~800 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~389 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal0.6%~258 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Science tech0.5%~239 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences0.5%~235 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering0.5%~212 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication0.5%~212 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture0.4%~176 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~145 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.3%~127 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~108 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~68 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Transportation0.1%~68 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.1%~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 12,114 | $26,097 | $9,689 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 898 | — | $10,015 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 762 | $33,854 | $7,954 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 646 | $66,942 | $15,000 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 589 | $39,884 | $4,562 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 515 | $18,653 | $8,479 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 430 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 411 | — | $4,912 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 365 | $31,687 | $17,170 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 357 | $30,622 | $10,542 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 341 | $34,938 | $5,500 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 330 | $39,158 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 299 | $32,720 | $12,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 297 | $47,856 | $10,926 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Undergraduate certificate | 282 | — | $8,875 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 261 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 257 | — | $6,550 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 234 | $60,667 | $11,234 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Associate's | 157 | $26,870 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 141 | $39,434 | $14,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 138 | $18,726 | $5,500 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 138 | $45,181 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 137 | $29,043 | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 132 | — | $17,251 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Undergraduate certificate | 129 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 118 | — | $9,105 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 118 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 115 | $39,095 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 113 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 107 | $38,516 | $13,323 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 99 | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 98 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 95 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 95 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 84 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 81 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 79 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 77 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate's | 70 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 69 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Lone Star College System
Lone Star College System is a very large institution located in The Woodlands, Texas, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 45,188 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Lone Star College System — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $11,252 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $3,330 for in-state students and $9,390 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $15,521 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 21.1%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $42,466 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Lone Star College System confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (51% of credentials), business (14% of credentials), trades & services (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in The Woodlands, Texas (city), Lone Star College System draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Lone Star College System
Q.How much does Lone Star College System cost?
The average net price at Lone Star College System is $11,252 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $15,521.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Lone Star College System?
Lone Star College System has a 6-year graduation rate of 21.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Lone Star College System graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lone Star College System graduate earns $42,466 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Lone Star College System?
Published tuition is $3,330 in-state and $9,390 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Lone Star College System located?
Lone Star College System is located in The Woodlands, Texas (ZIP 77381).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Lone Star College System at their official website.