Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX · Associate's Degree · about 5,788 graduates a year
Lone Star College System graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lone Star College System Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 170 | Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave, VA | $47,991 | $43,700 | #489 | $24,728 |
| 171 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $47,952 | $48,768 | #190 | $34,405 |
| 172 | Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA | $47,925 | $44,081 | #459 | — |
| 173 | Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX | $47,859 | $48,659 | #194 | $27,180 |
| 174 | Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ | $47,837 | $41,986 | #619 | $23,966 |
| 175 | Northern Wyoming Community College District Sheridan, WY | $47,834 | $49,854 | #143 | $38,308 |
| 176 | Spokane Community College Spokane, WA | $47,819 | $43,983 | #466 | $34,583 |
Other Majors at Lone Star College System by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,665 | $77,795 | #139 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $73,655 | $58,408 | #126 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $58,154 | — | #171 of 237 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $54,262 | $38,534 | #71 of 476 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | — | $53,976 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,830 | $20,236 | #7 of 160 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $53,830 | $36,567 | #36 of 40 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $50,935 | $39,224 | #82 of 122 |
| Business/Commerce | $50,531 | $32,376 | #107 of 205 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $48,427 | $38,202 | #19 of 124 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,772 | $41,126 | #329 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,057 | $37,578 | #297 of 426 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $37,632 | — | #213 of 225 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $34,994 | $24,321 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lone Star College System liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,180 one year after graduating and $47,859 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lone Star College System rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Lone Star College System ranks #173 by median pay four years after graduation, and #194 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Lone Star College System worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,750.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.