Lamson Institute

https://lamson.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $25,901
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    498
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    79.5%
    206 Graduates

    About

    Lamson Institute is a higher education institution located in Bexar County, TX. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Lamson Institute were Electrician (114 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (89 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (43 degrees).

    In 2024, 344 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lamson Institute. 39.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (237 degrees), 4.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (48 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,901.

    In 2024, 54% of undergraduate students attending Lamson Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $25,901
    2024 Value
    8.77%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Lamson Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,901. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lamson Institute grew by 8.77%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    54%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    56%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    54% of undergraduate students at Lamson Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 14.9% with respect to 2023, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Lamson Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Lamson Institute had a total enrollment of 498 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lamson Institute is 498 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Lamson Institute are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Lamson Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Black or African American, 11.8% White, 1.81% Asian, 0.402% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.402% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.201% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at Lamson Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (44.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23.7%) and Black or African American Male (8.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Lamson Institute in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 498 students. The full-time enrollment at Lamson Institute is 498 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    88%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lamson Institute was 88%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      333 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      80 enrolled students
    3. White
      59 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Lamson Institute is 66.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Black or African American, 11.8% White, 1.81% Asian, 0.402% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.402% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.201% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 74 fewer women than men received degrees from Lamson Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lamson Institute is hispanic or latino (237 degrees awarded). There were 4.94 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (48 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Lamson Institute is Electrician (114 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (89 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (43 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lamson Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (114 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (89 degrees), and Health (136 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamson Institute are Registered nurses (1,517,083 people), Software developers (636,415 people), Other managers (214,483 people), Medical & health services managers (175,543 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,767 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lamson Institute in 2024 are Construction (114 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (89 degrees), Health (136 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamson Institute are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Lamson Institute are Construction (114 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (89 degrees), Health (136 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamson Institute are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,717,596 people), Computer Systems Design (661,486 people), Elementary & secondary schools (395,081 people), Outpatient care centers (329,281 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (268,867 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lamson Institute are Construction (114 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (89 degrees), Health (136 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lamson Institute.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Electrician
      114 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC Maintenance
      89 degrees awarded
    3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      43 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lamson Institute was Electrician with 114 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    209
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    135
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 209 degrees were awarded to men at Lamson Institute, which is 1.55 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (135).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Lamson Institute in Electrician, which is 8.5 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Lamson Institute in Clinical Laboratory Assistant, which is 3.67 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    67%
    100% Completion Time
    75%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 67% of students graduating from Lamson Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      237 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      48 degrees awarded
    3. White
      46 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Lamson Institute is hispanic or latino (237 degrees awarded). There were 4.94 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (48 degrees).

    1.45% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Male
      147 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Male
      143 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Male
      118 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lamson Institute is hispanic or latino male (147 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (143 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Lamson Institute had a total salary expenditure of 6.32M. Lamson Institute employs 11 No academic ranks. Most academics at Lamson Institute are Male No academic rank (8), and Female No academic rank (3).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lamson Institute are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 15 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $2.45M
    2024 Salaries
    4.73%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Lamson Institute paid a median of $2.45M in salaries, which represents 38.8% of their overall expenditure ($6.32M) and a 4.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 10.5% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $677k
    Instructional Salaries
    11
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Lamson Institute paid a total of $677k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lamson Institute were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1 employees.

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