Precision Metal Working at Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 280 graduates a year
Lone Star College System graduates in precision metal working earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 7% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lone Star College System Compares for Precision Metal Working
All 365 colleges reporting precision metal working 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 | Riverland Community College Austin, MN | $87,864 | $83,929 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $82,683 | $87,922 | #1 | $64,581 |
| 3 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $79,641 | $83,972 | #2 | $68,852 |
| 4 | White Mountains Community College Berlin, NH | $71,074 | $65,466 | #19 | $53,066 |
| 5 | Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN | $69,442 | $66,332 | #12 | $52,456 |
| 6 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $68,633 | $62,452 | #30 | $45,864 |
| 7 | Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross, GA | $68,443 | $70,852 | #6 | $43,040 |
| 8 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $67,355 | $61,289 | #39 | — |
| 9 | Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro, KY | $67,174 | $76,061 | #4 | $45,366 |
| 10 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $65,946 | $62,993 | #27 | $51,141 |
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| 79 | Spartanburg Community College Spartanburg, SC | $53,755 | $59,606 | #49 | $38,147 |
| 80 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $53,579 | $57,480 | #65 | $41,767 |
| 81 | Alaska Vocational Technical Center Seward, AK | $53,551 | $51,284 | #155 | $38,973 |
| 82 | Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX | $53,293 | $54,183 | #104 | $40,863 |
| 83 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA | $53,278 | $48,514 | #210 | $22,788 |
| 84 | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield, ME | $53,244 | $56,584 | #80 | $38,884 |
| 85 | Laurel Technical Institute Hermitage, PA | $53,141 | $54,045 | #105 | $39,287 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lone Star College System precision metal working graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,863 one year after graduating and $53,293 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lone Star College System rank for precision metal working?
Among 365 colleges reporting earnings for precision metal working graduates, Lone Star College System ranks #82 by median pay four years after graduation, and #104 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is precision metal working at Lone Star College System worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for precision metal working ($48,702), and the median federal debt at graduation is $3,500.
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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.