721 Lock Haven Dr., Houston, TX · Private for-profit, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 953
- Largest program 2025-26
- $50,198
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $58,939
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, Texas. In the 2023-24 award year this school reported 1,143 awards in the trades we track: welding, electrician, HVAC, auto mechanic, diesel mechanic.
- Address
- 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381
Open in Maps - Website
- www.lonestar.edu
- Phone
- (832) 813-6500
- Type
- Public, 4-year
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Federal student aid
- Eligible (Title IV)
- Undergrads (all programs)
- 45,188
- Also known as
- North Harris Montgomery|North Harris|NHMCCD|N Harris Montgomery|Kingwood|Tomball|Cy-Fair|CyFair|Montgomery|University Park/Houston North
Trade programs and graduates
Awards (certificates and degrees) conferred July 2023 to June 2024, first majors, as reported to IPEDS.
| Trade | Program (CIP) | Award levels | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508) | Certificate, under 12 weeks (69); Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (154); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (92); Associate degree (66) | 381 |
| Electrician | Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General (46.0301) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (156); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (39); Associate degree (36) | 231 |
| HVAC | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0201) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (131); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (53); Associate degree (32) | 216 |
| Auto Mechanic | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (125); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (47); Associate degree (41) | 213 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0605) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (49); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (32); Associate degree (21) | 102 |
What it costs
Published charges for 2025-26, as reported to College Scorecard.
| In-state tuition and fees, per year | $3,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees, per year | $9,390 |
| Books and supplies | $2,550 |
| Cost of attendance, per year (incl. living costs) | $21,720 |
| Average net price after grants (aided students) | $15,874 |
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Outcomes
College Scorecard field-of-study results for graduates who received federal aid. Fields are the broader 4-digit program family, so welding and machining share "Precision Metal Working". Earnings are medians for graduates working and not enrolled; cohorts lag several years. Scorecard reports outcomes under the school's federal aid ID, which can combine several branch campuses, so counts can exceed this campus's own graduates.
| Field | Credential | Median pay, 1 yr | Median pay, 5 yrs | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (47.02) | Undergraduate certificate | n/a | $56,624 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47.06) | Undergraduate certificate | n/a | $59,510 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47.06) | Associate degree | n/a | $63,518 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working (48.05) | Undergraduate certificate | $37,437 n=22 | $49,834 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working (48.05) | Associate degree | n/a | $48,067 | n/a |
School-wide College Scorecard measures (all programs, and all campuses that share the federal aid ID):
- Completion rate within 150% of normal time (first-time, full-time students, all programs): 19%
- Median earnings 10 years after entering, all students and programs: $44,187
- Median federal debt of completers, all programs: $10,500
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. IPEDS unit ID 227182. How we build this list.