Lamson Institute

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2021 Average Net Price

$21,581

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.4%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

409

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

72.2%

122 Graduates

About

Lamson Institute is a higher education institution located in Bexar County, TX. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Lamson Institute were Electrician (91 degrees awarded) and HVAC Maintenance (88 degrees).

In 2021, 325 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lamson Institute. 41.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (202 degrees), 3.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,581.

In 2021, 58% of undergraduate students attending Lamson Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$21,581

2021 Value

13.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lamson Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,581. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lamson Institute grew by 13.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lamson Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Lamson Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 20.8% with respect to 2020, when 48% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.4%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lamson Institute was 3.4%, which represents 31 out of the 911 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lamson Institute had a total enrollment of 409 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lamson Institute is 409 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% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% White, 13.4% Black or African American, and 0.978% Asian.

Students enrolled at Lamson Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (45.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (20.8%) and White Male (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lamson Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 409 students. The full-time enrollment at Lamson Institute is 409 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lamson Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2021 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 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Lamson Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lamson Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
270 enrolled students
White
67 enrolled students
Black or African American
55 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lamson Institute is 66% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% White, 13.4% Black or African American, and 0.978% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 53 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 (202 degrees awarded). There were 3.21 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Lamson Institute is Electrician (91 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (88 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (91 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (88 degrees), and Health (146 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 (1,340,354 people), Software developers (484,489 people), Other managers (161,207 people), Medical & health services managers (150,744 people), and Pharmacists (132,696 people).

The most specialized majors at Lamson Institute in 2021 are Construction (91 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (88 degrees), Health (146 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Lamson Institute are Construction (91 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (88 degrees), Health (146 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,493,862 people), Computer Systems Design (541,814 people), Elementary & secondary schools (262,675 people), Outpatient care centers (225,067 people), and Offices of physicians (202,025 people).

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 (2020)

Electrician
82 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
56 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lamson Institute was Electrician with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Lamson Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

189

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

136

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 189 degrees were awarded to men at Lamson Institute, which is 1.39 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (136).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lamson Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Lamson Institute in Electrician, which is 21.8 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Lamson Institute in Clinical Laboratory Assistant, which is 14.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 58% of students graduating from Lamson Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lamson Institute is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
202 degrees awarded
White
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lamson Institute is hispanic or latino (202 degrees awarded). There were 3.21 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

2.15% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
118 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
84 degrees awarded
White Male
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lamson Institute is hispanic or latino male (118 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (84 degrees).

Operations

Lamson Institute employs 8 No academic ranks. Most academics at Lamson Institute are Male No academic rank (6), and Female No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lamson Institute are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.85M

2021 Salaries

5.54%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Lamson Institute paid a median of $1.85M in salaries, a 5.54% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$424k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lamson Institute paid a total of $424k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lamson Institute was No academic rank with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lamson Institute were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lamson Institute was Male No academic rank with 6 employees, and Female No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lamson Institute.