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Lamar State College-Orange
Orange, Texas · Public community college
Address: 410 Front St, Orange, TX 77630 · Phone: (409) 883-7750 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Lamar State College-Orange is a public trade school in Orange, Texas offering LPN/LVN, dental assistant, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Lamar State College-Orange has a 36.9% completion rate, below the state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $10,959 and median earnings of $36,587 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Lamar State College-Orange; the school does participate in federal financial aid programs, and 22.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,910 | $62,240 | $68,410 |
| Dental assistants | $35,400 | $45,430 | $48,280 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,920 | $45,900 | $48,960 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,380 | $53,340 | $64,770 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $30,320 | $37,260 | $44,240 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 95 | $34,592 | $36,668 | $12,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | $19,223 | $28,055 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | $34,592 | $36,668 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Lamar State College-Orange is a public trade and career training campus in Orange, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. Among its nine program families, the campus awards the most credentials in LPN / LVN programs (106 completers), followed by dental assistant schools (24) and pharmacy technician programs (24), alongside offerings in welding and EMT training.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 36.9%, which is below the state average of 63.5% for similar institutions. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,959, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $36,587. About 22.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, located in a fringe town setting with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,391, offers a mix of short certificate programs and health-related training that may suit adult students or career changers looking for a fast entry point into fields like practical nursing, dental assisting, or pharmacy technician work. Prospective students should independently verify program lengths, licensing requirements, and outcomes by contacting the school directly or reviewing its official U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Lamar State College-Orange offers nine program families, with the most completers in LPN / LVN programs (106), dental assistant schools (24), and pharmacy technician programs (24). It also offers welding and EMT training programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 36.9%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5% for comparable institutions.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,959, per federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $36,587.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (409) 883-7750 or visit https://www.lsco.edu/ for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Lamar State College-Orange is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition rates for state residents compared to for-profit schools, though this campus's specific costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review official outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?226107.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers healthcare-related certificate programs like LPN, dental assistant, and pharmacy technician training that may appeal to adults seeking a shorter path into a new field, though specific program lengths and schedules are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school at (409) 883-7750 to learn what certification or licensing exams apply to each program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Lamar State College-Orange at (409) 883-7750 or visit their website at https://www.lsco.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?226107 to compare outcomes across institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.