Is Lamar State College-Orange worth it?

Orange, TX · Public · 2-year

Lamar State College-Orange is a public, two-year institution in Orange, Texas (small town). It awarded 887 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, chemical technology and licensed practical nurse training.

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Federal context for Lamar State College-Orange

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$41,501

Median earnings 4 years after

$54,162

Median earnings 10 years after

$36,587

Average net price

$1,655

Completion rate

37%

Completions (2024)

887

Students (undergrad)

1,391

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$40,526$52,62256
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$67,872$83,39554
Physical Science Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$49,932$92,29442
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$22,866$25,86724
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Communication and Media StudiesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Engineering, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
General StudiesCertificate 1-2 yrs178
Chemical Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs67
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate66
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs60
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate47
Instrumentation Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr39
Chemical Technology/TechnicianAssociate38
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs33
Teacher Education, Multiple LevelsAssociate29
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate28

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance57%2,964
Manufacturing9%443
Retail Trade8%407
Educational Services5%248
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4%188
Accommodation and Food Services4%185
Construction3%165
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3%156

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Sources: federal figures for Lamar State College-Orange. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page