Accounting at Lone Star College System
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Accounting associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (47 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star College System | — | $31,081 | — | — |
| Austin Community College District | $58,469 | $44,916 | $22,215 | 0.38 |
| Dallas College | $37,031 | $42,387 | $14,527 | 0.39 |
| Houston Community College | $34,447 | $44,912 | $18,749 | 0.54 |
| Southwest University at El Paso | $33,024 | $28,315 | $20,000 | 0.61 |
| Blinn College District | $32,243 | — | $19,000 | 0.59 |
| National Median | $37,000 | — | $19,354 | 0.52 |
Other Accounting Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College District Austin | $2,550 | $58,469 | $22,215 |
| Dallas College Dallas | $2,370 | $37,031 | $14,527 |
| Houston Community College Houston | $2,040 | $34,447 | $18,749 |
| Southwest University at El Paso El Paso | $16,000 | $33,024 | $20,000 |
| Blinn College District Brenham | $4,580 | $32,243 | $19,000 |
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 Lone Star College System, approximately 23% 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.