Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, Texas · Public · 45,188 undergraduates
Of 29 programs with reported earnings, 28 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 56 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,657 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,515 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,128 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,120 |
| $110k and up | $14,572 |
| All families (average) | $11,252 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $47,859 | +$13,050 | clears the bar | $7,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,600 | +$6,791 | clears the bar | $7,000 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $93,665 | +$58,856 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,293 | +$18,484 | clears the bar | $3,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $50,531 | +$15,722 | clears the bar | $6,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $53,830 | +$19,021 | clears the bar | $7,687 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,120 | +$8,311 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,319 | +$5,510 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $46,772 | +$11,963 | clears the bar | $11,375 | 1 yr |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $44,057 | +$9,248 | clears the bar | $9,091 | 1 yr |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $71,664 | +$36,855 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $83,636 | +$48,827 | clears the bar | $6,750 | 0.1 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $50,935 | +$16,126 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $73,655 | +$38,846 | clears the bar | $8,453 | 0.2 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,451 | +$12,642 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 29 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 21% 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.