Lone Star College System
Public in The Woodlands, TX. 23 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering veterinary tech, cosmetology, fire science, electrician and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 135 | $79,125 | $19,070 | $217 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 16 | $71,153 | $15,750 | $179 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 157 | $67,600 | $12,187 | $139 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 48 | $63,566 | $13,748 | $156 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 71 | $46,067 | $11,625 | $132 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 280 | $37,437 | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 61 | $37,239 | – | – |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 72 | not reported | $7,998 | $91 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 39 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 33 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 114 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 25 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 203 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 35 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 200 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 58 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 54 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $37,437 one year out, 12% below the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (associate degree): graduates earned $71,153 one year out, 9% above the national median for dental assisting associate degree programs ($65,056).
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (certificate): graduates earned $37,239 one year out, 14% above the national median for medical assistant certificate programs ($32,792).
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (associate degree): graduates earned $46,067 one year out, 9% above the national median for medical assistant associate degree programs ($42,087).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Mystros Barber Academy (Houston, TX), about 12 miles away
- Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. (Houston, TX), about 14 miles away
- Trend Barber College (Houston, TX), about 15 miles away
- Houston Barber School (Houston, TX), about 16 miles away
- Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Willowbrook (Houston, TX), about 16 miles away
Before you apply
- Veterinary Assistant & Technician: Is the program accredited for credentialed technicians?
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.