Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 75%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Lamson Institute, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 68th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Lamson Institute
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $36,261 | $58,691 | +11% | #65 of 152 | #71 | $8,867 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $41,695 | $57,714 | +20% | #40 of 226 | #39 | $9,238 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $26,882 | $41,923 | +22% | #65 of 637 | #49 | $8,155 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $29,313 | $41,218 | +16% | #104 of 496 | #86 | $7,600 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Lamson Institute Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $223,767
- Avg rent near campus: $1,244/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78207 (9.6% cap, San Antonio)
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🏆 Where Lamson Institute Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology