Median Earnings (1yr)
$28,648
75th percentile
Sample Size
24
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Lamson Institute graduates compare to all programs nationally

Lamson Institute graduates earn $29k, placing them in the 75th percentile of all ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lamson Institute$28,648
National Median$28,648$9,5000.33

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Lamson Institute, approximately 45% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 24 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.