Education at Lone Star College System
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Lone Star College System sits in The Woodlands, TX.
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Studying Online at Lone Star College System
Online coursework is an option at Lone Star College System. Of 73,077 students, 23,040 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,639 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Lone Star College System
These rankings give you a sense of how Lone Star College System’s Education program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #44 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #46 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #61 of 171 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #69 of 170 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #324 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #597 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Lone Star College System
Students who complete Lone Star College System’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,370 |
| 2 years | $22,771 |
| 3 years | $8,732 |
| 4 years | $39,474 |
| 5 years | $45,935 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Lone Star College System earn a median of $39,474, compared with $42,254 for all Lone Star College System graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Lone Star College System is $8,479.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Lone Star College System pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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