Median Earnings (1yr)
$53,976
48th percentile (40th in TX)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Lone Star College System graduates compare to all programs nationally

Lone Star College System graduates earn $54k, placing them in the 48th percentile of all physical science technologies/technicians associates programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Physical Science Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lone Star College System$53,976
Lee College$94,986$105,103$9,5980.10
Kilgore College$68,335$46,153$17,2080.25
Houston Community College$60,612$50,432$21,7400.36
San Jacinto Community College$59,496$79,742$10,0000.17
Del Mar College$56,948$7,0000.12
National Median$54,260$11,4170.21

Other Physical Science Technologies/Technicians Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Lee College
Baytown
$2,166$94,986$9,598
Kilgore College
Kilgore
$2,160$68,335$17,208
Houston Community College
Houston
$2,040$60,612$21,740
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena
$1,992$59,496$10,000
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi
$3,440$56,948$7,000

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.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.