Nursing at Lone Star College System
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Lone Star College System. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lone Star College System sits in The Woodlands, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 529 nursing degrees were awarded at Lone Star College System.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lone Star College System
Many students take online classes at Lone Star College System. Among 73,077 students, 23,040 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,639 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Lone Star College System
Use these rankings to compare Lone Star College System’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #12 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #48 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #68 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #213 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #449 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Lone Star College System
Students who complete Lone Star College System’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,942 |
| 2 years | $65,362 |
| 3 years | $69,169 |
| 4 years | $72,975 |
| 5 years | $85,818 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Lone Star College System earn a median of $72,975, compared with $42,254 for all Lone Star College System graduates — about 73% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Lone Star College System comes in at $11,938.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Lone Star College System, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Lone Star College System are 87% women (461) and 13% men (68).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Lone Star College System
Among the 326 associate’s nursing graduates at Lone Star College System, 86% were women (281) and 14% were men (45).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Lone Star College System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 100 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 86 |
| Black / African American | 69 |
| Asian | 34 |
| Two or More Races | 21 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 64% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Lone Star College System, above the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Lone Star College System
Among the 70 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Lone Star College System, 87% were women (61) and 13% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Lone Star College System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 71% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Lone Star College System, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Lone Star College System
The Nursing program at Lone Star College System includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 529 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Lone Star College System pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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