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Lamson Institute

San Antonio, Texas · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 498 students · HVACElectricianElectrical LinemanMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)

Avg net price / yr
$26,587
cheaper than 11% of comparable schools
Completion rate
76%
Median debt at completion
$7,853
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$38,015
earns ~$1,429.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Lamson Institute is a private for-profit school in San Antonio, TX that mainly awards certificates. It serves students pursuing careers in healthcare, HVAC, and IT with a reported completion rate of 76%. The average annual net price after aid is $26,587.

What to know

More than half of students (51.4%) receive Pell Grants, but the median debt at completion is $7,853. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,015, though specific program earnings vary by field. You should weigh the $26,587 annual net cost against your career goals before enrolling.

Net price is 188% above the Texas median ($9,218) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 2% above the national median ($37,234) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificate$53,108
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificate$35,123
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$27,584
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificate$29,685
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

How many students at this school receive Pell Grants?
The data shows that 51.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers a Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management associate degree and undergraduate certificates in Electrical and Power Transmission Installation, HVAC maintenance, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Medical Assisting, and Practical Nursing.
What are the typical earnings for graduates of the HVAC program?
Reported median earnings for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers are $35,123 two years after completion, while HVAC technicians earn a median of $53,108 two years after completion.
What is the completion rate for students at Lamson Institute?
The reported completion rate is 76%.
Is Lamson Institute a public or private school?
It is a private for-profit school.

Other options in Texas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Arlington Career InstituteArlington$24,63375.2%$36,674
Remington College-Dallas CampusDallas$29,80556.1%$31,349
Brazosport CollegeLake Jackson$4,73235.9%$45,910
Central Texas CollegeKilleen$10,26517%$40,995
Cisco CollegeCisco$9,62426.1%$39,092
North Central Texas CollegeGainesville$6,58724.2%$45,809
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 456214. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.