Business/Commerce, General
Associate's degree · Lone Star College System · The Woodlands, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Lone Star College System earn a median of $32,376 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,927 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,112–$69,450). Median debt is $6,750, about 21% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Business/Commerce, General (Associate's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-Texas Farmers Branch | $44,154 | $32,140 |
| DeVry University-Texas Irving | $43,716 | $26,339 |
| Austin Community College District Austin | $43,267 | $9,000 |
| Blinn College District Brenham | $34,483 | $12,000 |
| Dallas College Dallas | $34,095 | $9,000 |
| Collin County Community College District McKinney | $33,937 | $5,671 |
| San Jacinto Community College Pasadena | $33,572 | $9,950 |
| Alvin Community College Alvin | $30,445 | — |
| Wharton County Junior College Wharton | $29,619 | $12,000 |
| Texarkana College Texarkana | $27,674 | $11,297 |
| El Paso Community College El Paso | $25,900 | $4,900 |
| Texas Southmost College Brownsville | $25,873 | $10,179 |
| South Texas College McAllen | $24,738 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Lone Star College System make?
The median salary is $32,376 one year after graduation and $56,073 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.