Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 18.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 18.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $42,466
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $8,600
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 22:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 29.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $91/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $65,362 | $9,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $57,920 | $5,250 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $51,707 | $8,453 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $47,686 | $8,042 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate | $44,170 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate | $42,682 | |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate | $42,682 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $41,789 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $38,829 | $9,312 |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate | $38,289 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Certificate | $37,568 | $7,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Certificate | $36,185 | |
| Accounting and Computer Science. | Certificate | $35,060 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $33,281 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate | $32,925 | $6,750 |
Outcomes Overview
Lone Star graduates earn a median of $42,466 ten years after starting college, which creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio since median debt sits at just $8,600. Monthly loan payments of $91 represent only 2.6% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 88.4% employment rate shows most graduates find work, though many continue their education at four-year universities since this is primarily a transfer-focused community college system. Graduates often enter healthcare support, business, and technical fields that value associate degrees and certificates. With low debt loads and reasonable earning potential for a two-year degree, Lone Star offers a strong return on investment for students seeking affordable career training or university transfer preparation.