Allied Health Professions at Lone Star College System
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Lone Star College System. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lone Star College System is in The Woodlands, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 251 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Lone Star College System.
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Online Class Availability at Lone Star College System
Distance learning is available at Lone Star College System. Among 73,077 students, 23,040 (32%) studied exclusively online and 18,639 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Lone Star College System
Rankings can help you compare Lone Star College System’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #5 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 129 |
| Best Value | Texas | #39 of 76 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #56 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #354 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Lone Star College System
Those who finish Lone Star College System’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,419 |
| 2 years | $54,405 |
| 3 years | $58,129 |
| 4 years | $65,829 |
| 5 years | $72,636 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Lone Star College System take home a median $65,829, compared with $42,254 for all Lone Star College System graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Lone Star College System stands at $11,080.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Lone Star College System, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Lone Star College System are 71% women (177) and 29% men (74).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Lone Star College System
Among the 142 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Lone Star College System, 80% were women (113) and 20% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Lone Star College System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 51 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 47 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Lone Star College System, above the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Lone Star College System
The Allied Health Professions program at Lone Star College System breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 99 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 48 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 32 |
| Surgical Technology | 19 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 34 |
| Radiologic Technology | 19 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Lone Star College System pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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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