College In 2 College Without the Wait
The Woodlands, TX · Public

Lone Star College System

About this college

Lone Star College System is a public institution in The Woodlands, TX. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $11,252 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.

2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.0× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $66,942
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $86,053
Est. total cost $22,504 Net price × program length
Median debt $9,000
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $60,667
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $80,106
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt $5,250
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.4× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $53,976
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $22,504 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $47,856
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $67,117
Est. total cost $22,504 Net price × program length
Median debt $8,453
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.0× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $45,181
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $57,377
Est. total cost $22,504 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

Precision Metal Working.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $39,884
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $31,599
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt $3,500
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Low Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 1.8× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $39,434
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $53,961
Est. total cost $22,504 Net price × program length
Median debt $8,042
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $39,158
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $54,088
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$10,657
$30,001–$48,000$11,515
$48,001–$75,000$11,128
$75,001–$110,000$13,120
$110,001+$14,572

How the fit ratings work

Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.

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