Lone Star College System Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Lone Star College System
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Lone Star College System's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Lone Star College System to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for LSC Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $23,500 | $28,060 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $12,300 | $48,300 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $9,500 | $51,120 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $12,750 | $34,300 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $9,000 | $30,990 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $13,210 | $38,830 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $11,000 | $33,910 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $62,410 | |
| Fire Protection | Not Reported | $71,020 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $8,000 | $44,080 | |
| Legal Support Services | Not Reported | $29,320 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $8,000 | $27,120 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $21,110 | $24,420 | |
| Precision Metal Working | $9,000 | $40,490 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $10,570 | $65,560 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $9,500 | $19,680 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | Not Reported | $31,670 | |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $32,170 |
Salary Score ™ for LSC Certificates
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Not Reported | $31,130 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $9,000 | $61,140 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $8,000 | $22,810 | |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $6,500 | $19,320 | |
| Fire Protection | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $6,800 | $35,060 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $7,000 | $46,250 | |
| Legal Support Services | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $9,750 | $38,600 | |
| Precision Metal Working | $9,000 | $34,700 | |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | Not Reported | $29,690 |
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Lone Star College is a higher-level educational institution located in the Greater Houston Area. The college offers a plethora of flexible scheduling career programs and degree programs. It is an excellent stepping-stone for those who would like to simply save money for common core subjects as well as transfer students.