Business & Commerce at Lone Star College System
What traits are you looking for in a school for Business & Commerce, consider the program at Lone Star College System. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lone Star College System sits in The Woodlands, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 757 business & commerce degrees were awarded at Lone Star College System.
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Studying Online at Lone Star College System
Online coursework is an option at Lone Star College System. Of 73,077 students, 23,040 (32%) studied exclusively online and 18,639 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Lone Star College System
These rankings give you a sense of how Lone Star College System’s Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #13 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #22 of 74 |
| Best Value | Texas | #23 of 48 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #32 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #147 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #202 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Lone Star College System
Students who complete Lone Star College System’s Business & Commerce program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,854 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $35,658 |
| 4 years | $42,906 |
| 5 years | $56,073 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Business & Commerce graduates from Lone Star College System report median earnings of $42,906, compared with $42,254 for all Lone Star College System graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Business & Commerce graduates from Lone Star College System stands at $7,954.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Business & Commerce graduates at Lone Star College System, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Business & Commerce graduates at Lone Star College System are 56% women (424) and 44% men (333).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Lone Star College System
Of the 757 associate’s business & commerce degrees awarded at Lone Star College System, 56% were women (424) and 44% were men (333).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Lone Star College System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 161 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 379 |
| Black / African American | 51 |
| Asian | 77 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 28 |
| International (Nonresident) | 52 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 71% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Lone Star College System, higher than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Lone Star College System
The Business & Commerce program at Lone Star College System offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 757 |
Best-Paid Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish Business & Commerce program at Lone Star College System pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.