| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 16 | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
As of 2026, Lone Star College System offers 134 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's programs. Of that, 10 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 7,245 and the Business/Commerce Associate program has the second most completers of 832 students.
A total of 13,827 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Lone Star College System. 2,749 students completed certificate programs and 10,712 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Lone Star College System. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Associate's | 66 | 6 | 10,712 | 4,205 | 6,507 |
| Bachelor's | 4 | NOT OFFERED | 366 | 202 | 164 |
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | NOT OFFERED | 78 | 71 | 7 |
| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 31 | 2 | 1,069 | 794 | 275 |
| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 32 | 2 | 1,602 | 824 | 778 |
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Lone Star College System. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,169 | $5,764 | $9,000 | $95 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $55,015 | $4,585 | $8,453 | $90 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $52,085 | $4,340 | $8,042 | $85 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $43,479 | $3,623 | - | - |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $42,429 | $3,536 | - | - |
| Precision Metal Working | $39,113 | $3,259 | - | - |
| Business/Commerce, General | $35,658 | $2,972 | $6,750 | $72 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $32,536 | $2,711 | $7,750 | $82 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $31,977 | $2,665 | $11,375 | $121 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $31,335 | $2,611 | $9,091 | $96 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $8,732 | $728 | - | - |
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,186 | $5,182 | $5,250 | $56 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $49,879 | $4,157 | $9,312 | $99 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $43,718 | $3,643 | - | - |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $38,961 | $3,247 | - | - |
| Precision Metal Working | $37,822 | $3,152 | $3,500 | $37 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $34,758 | $2,897 | $7,000 | $74 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $22,069 | $1,839 | $5,399 | $57 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Lone Star College System.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 7,245 and the Business/Commerce Associate program has the second most completers of 832 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 399 | 130 | 269 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 227 | 37 | 190 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 141 | 117 | 24 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 124 | 110 | 14 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 96 | 72 | 24 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 94 | 56 | 38 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 84 | 75 | 9 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 64 | 60 | 4 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 58 | 2 | 56 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 57 | 15 | 42 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 7,245 | 2,711 | 4,534 |
| Business/Commerce | 832 | 378 | 454 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 365 | 68 | 297 |
| Business Administration and Management | 213 | 70 | 143 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 204 | 18 | 186 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 144 | 45 | 99 |
| Information Technology | 118 | 89 | 29 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 110 | 84 | 26 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 95 | 56 | 39 |
| Computer Science | 92 | 76 | 16 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Management and Supervision | 120 | 74 | 46 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 114 | 83 | 31 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 90 | 12 | 78 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 42 | 33 | 9 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | 78 | 71 | 7 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer | 173 | 159 | 14 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 166 | 156 | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 145 | 108 | 37 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 122 | 103 | 19 |
| Business Administration and Management | 100 | 85 | 15 |
| Accounting | 89 | 15 | 74 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 88 | 80 | 8 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 77 | 70 | 7 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 54 | 53 | 1 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 38 | 26 | 12 |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 16 | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | NOT OFFERED | 20ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Radio and Television | 26 | 14 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 96 | 110 | NOT OFFERED |
| Information Technology | NOT OFFERED | 118 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 17 | 12 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Science | NOT OFFERED | 92 | NOT OFFERED |
| Cloud Computing | 1 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 114 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 58 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | 35 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 94 | 95 | NOT OFFERED |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | 204ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NOT OFFERED | 41 | NOT OFFERED |
| Chemical Engineering | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Mechanical Engineering | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | 17 | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Metallurgical Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 141 | 85 | NOT OFFERED |
| Petroleum Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | 21 | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 16 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 21 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 18 | 44 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | 42 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 7,245ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 35 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 34 | 33 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED | 144ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 166 | 34 | NOT OFFERED |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | NOT OFFERED | 4 | 42 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 12 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Sociology | NOT OFFERED | 32 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer | 173 | 35 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 88 | 30 | NOT OFFERED |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 77 | 45 | NOT OFFERED |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 54 | 21 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | 122 | 55 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 13 | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED |
| Fine/Studio Arts | NOT OFFERED | 23 | NOT OFFERED |
| Music | NOT OFFERED | 49 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Wellness | NOT OFFERED | 32 | NOT OFFERED |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 11 | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 20 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 39 | NOT OFFERED |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 29 | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 25 | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 57 | 24 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 10 | 38 | NOT OFFERED |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | NOT OFFERED | 38 | NOT OFFERED |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED | 19 | NOT OFFERED |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED | 24 | NOT OFFERED |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 22 | NOT OFFERED |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 57 | 51 | NOT OFFERED |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 15 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 227 | 365 | 90 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 39 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | 832ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | 399ONLINE | 213 | NOT OFFERED |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 38 | 27 | NOT OFFERED |
| Operations Management and Supervision | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 120 |
| Accounting | 17ONLINE | 67ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 12 | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | 832ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | 399ONLINE | 213 | NOT OFFERED |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 38 | 27 | NOT OFFERED |
| Operations Management and Supervision | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 120 |
| Accounting | 17ONLINE | 67ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 12 | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| History | NOT OFFERED | 21 | NOT OFFERED |
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