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Lone Star College System (LSCS), formerly known as North Harris Montgomery Community College District, was established in 1973. Headquartered in Woodlands, TX, LSCS serves students over 1,400 square miles throughout the north/northwest Houston area. It is one of the fastest growing colleges in the state with more than 58,000 students (as of fall of 2009), up from about 30,000 in 2007.
Lone Star College System consists of five campuses:
The system also includes two university centers (offering bachelor's and graduate degrees) and six satellite centers:
LSCS has recently purchased the HP Center in north Houston which will host another University Center. Additionally, the System has expanded its services to include a Corporate College, which offers on-site training for companies.
The college also offers distance learning/online programs, service learning and honors programs.
Men’s and women’s basketball, golf, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball and various other sports are offered by Lone Star College.
Additional information about LSCS can be found by reading CityTownInfo's exclusive interview with LSC-Montgomery's career director.
The Woodlands, TX is home to LSCS. The Woodlands is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at LSCS go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The full-time faculty at LSCS is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 39,756 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Lone Star College System
5000 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381-4399
General Phone: (832) 813-6500
http://www.lonestar.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,601 | liberal arts and sciences, cartography, sign language translation |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 543 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 241 | veterinary assistant, mental health services tech, radiation therapist, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant, dental hygienist, ... |
| Business and Management | 232 | accounting, business management, business, logistics |
| Engineering Technician | 113 | industrial tech, electronics tech, surveying tech, manufacturing tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 96 | computer and info science, web design |
| Medical Administration | 77 | medical secretary, medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 52 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and safety |
| Education and Teaching | 51 | instructional media design, kindergarten/preschool teaching, middle school teaching |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 48 | cosmetology, facial treatment, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Mechanics and Repair | 40 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 31 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Law | 28 | legal assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 26 | child care management |
| Office and Administration | 24 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Design | 17 | interior design |
| Therapy and Counseling | 15 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 14 | biology tech |
| Production Trades | 13 | welding |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Construction Trades | 2 | power transmission |
| Media | 1 | communication studies, printing equipment operation |
| Hospitality | 0 | tourism and travel |
Number of programs and degrees for LSCS in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,398 | 46 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 449 | 32 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 421 | 31 |
In 2007-2008, LSCS had a total enrollment of 39,756 students (28,365 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of The Woodlands, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,440 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
LSCS participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1114500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $82,934 | 24 | $68,852 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 16 | $58,839 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $56,096 | 11 | $57,810 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $73,599 | 51 | $63,329 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 223 | $69,756 | 227 | $65,423 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 40 | $55,427 | 74 | $52,300 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $52,009 | 18 | $49,874 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 274 | $66,796 | 321 | $61,310 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets LSCS Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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