Lamar State College-Orange
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Lamar State College-Orange is a public institution located in Orange, Texas with approximately 1,426 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $1,691 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lamar State College–Orange is a public community college in Orange, Texas. It serves approximately 3,600 students and is a member of the Texas State University System.
This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in Southeast Texas — at just $1,691 per year after aid and a median debt of only $8,125 at graduation, the financial risk is remarkably low. However, the median earnings of $34,600 a decade after enrollment suggest graduates tend toward modest-paying careers, so it's worth thinking carefully about your field of study and whether local job prospects align with your goals. Best suited for students pursuing technical, vocational, or transfer pathways who want to minimize debt while staying close to home.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,426 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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