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Mental & Social Health Services at Lone Star College System
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mental & Social Health Services, take a look at what Lone Star College System. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lone Star College System is in The Woodlands, TX.
Studying Online at Lone Star College System
Distance learning is available at Lone Star College System. Among 73,077 students, 23,040 (32%) studied exclusively online and 18,639 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Lone Star College System
Use these rankings to compare Lone Star College System’s Mental & Social Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #16 of 37 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #23 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #32 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #48 of 62 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #158 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #427 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Lone Star College System
Those who finish Lone Star College System’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $24,369 |
| 4 years | $26,245 |
| 5 years | $32,945 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Lone Star College System report median earnings of $26,245, compared with $42,254 for all Lone Star College System graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Lone Star College System
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Lone Star College System offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Services Technician | 104 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Mental & Social Health Services program at Lone Star College System pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians | $52,472 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $51,090 |
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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