Lone Star College System

Lone Star College System is a public four-year institution located in The Woodlands, Texas, situated in a midsize city setting. With an enrollment of 103,845 students (IPEDS 2023), it is one of the largest community college systems in the state. The college holds a quality score of 14.25 out of 100 and a completion rate of 19% (IPEDS 2023).

Lone Star College System offers a broad range of career and technical programs at the certificate level. Highlighted offerings include Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, Instrumentation Technology/Technician, Industrial Technology/Technician, Petroleum Technology/Technician, Surveying Technology/Surveying, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Welding Technology/Welder. Programs are available at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in The Woodlands, TX, Lone Star College System serves a large regional population across multiple campuses. The institution provides accessible workforce training in skilled trades, energy, and technical fields, making it a significant resource for career-focused education in the greater Houston area.