Lamar State College-Orange
Orange, Texas · Public · 1,391 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $384 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,693 |
| $48k to $75k | $1,836 |
| $75k to $110k | $4,534 |
| $110k and up | $7,264 |
| All families (average) | $1,655 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,622 | +$17,813 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $92,294 | +$57,485 | clears the bar | $10,787 | 0.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $83,395 | +$48,586 | clears the bar | $19,146 | 0.4 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,867 | -$8,942 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 37% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.