Lamson Institute Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Lamson Institute is a private for-profit trade school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling about 498 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 79.54% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,015 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,587 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 498 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 79.54%
- First-Generation Students: 56.0%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 34.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 890
Lamson Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Lamson Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lamson Institute?
Lamson Institute is located in San Antonio, TX (ZIP 78238).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Lamson Institute public or private?
Lamson Institute is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Lamson Institute cost?
Average net price after aid: $26,587.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,650 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $26,108 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,118 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,162 |
| $110,001+ | $30,873 |
How big is Lamson Institute?
Total enrollment: 498 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 890 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lamson Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 79.54%.
First-year retention: 87.5%.
What do graduates of Lamson Institute earn?
Median earnings: $41,768 six years after entry; $38,015 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,853.
51.41% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lamson Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Electrician (114 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (89 completions)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant (56 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (43 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (33 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (5 completions)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lamson Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 79.54%; median earnings $38,015 at 10 years; net price $26,587. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lamson Institute was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,587
2024 Value
In 2024 Lamson Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,587.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$106,348 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,587 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lamson Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
51.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
55.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lamson Institute was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lamson Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $17,784 |
| 2014 | — | — | $19,681 |
| 2015 | — | — | $18,536 |
| 2016 | — | — | $19,100 |
| 2017 | — | — | $21,487 |
| 2018 | — | — | $25,718 |
| 2019 | — | — | $24,590 |
| 2020 | — | — | $26,128 |
| 2021 | — | — | $22,178 |
| 2022 | — | — | $23,519 |
| 2023 | — | — | $24,617 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Lamson Institute reported total enrollment of about 498 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 67% male and 33% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (66.9%), Black or African American (16.1%), and White (11.8%). About 51.41% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lamson Institute in 2024 is 498 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 890 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.5%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
71.81% 100% Completion Time
79.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 71.81% of students graduating from Lamson Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Electrician: 89% male / 11% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 92% male / 8% female
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant: 21% male / 79% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lamson Institute.
Return on Investment
$7,853 Median Student Debt
$38,015 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.66% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
257.46% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lamson Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Electrician: 114 completions
2. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 89 completions
3. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant: 56 completions
4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 43 completions
5. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 33 completions
6. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 5 completions
7. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Lamson Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lamson Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lamson Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 34.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,126
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,422
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Lamson Institute is a private for-profit institution located in San Antonio, TX. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 498 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (66.9%), Black or African American (16.1%), White (11.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 79.54%. Approximately 51.41% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
San Antonio, TX 78238
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Lamson Institute provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lamson Institute located?
Lamson Institute is located in San Antonio, TX.
How much does Lamson Institute cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $26,587 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Lamson Institute?
Lamson Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 890 students, Hispanic or Latino (66.9%), Black or African American (16.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lamson Institute?
About 56.0% of students at Lamson Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lamson Institute earn?
Median earnings are $41,768 six years after entry and $38,015 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lamson Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 79.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lamson Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,853.
Is Lamson Institute public or private?
Lamson Institute is a private for-profit institution located in San Antonio, TX.
Is Lamson Institute an HBCU?
No. Lamson Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lamson Institute a tribal college?
No. Lamson Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lamson Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Lamson Institute reports 66.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Lamson Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lamson Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- San Antonio, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.