{"id":43,"date":"2020-05-02T15:29:18","date_gmt":"2020-05-02T15:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lonestar.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-1-issue-1\/lsc-is-proud-to-offer-bachelors-degrees\/"},"modified":"2020-05-02T15:45:53","modified_gmt":"2020-05-02T15:45:53","slug":"lsc-is-proud-to-offer-bachelors-degrees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lonestar.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-5-issue-5\/lsc-is-proud-to-offer-bachelors-degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"LSC is Proud to Offer Bachelor\u2019s Degrees!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Four year degrees at two year prices<\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n

There is great news for people looking to earn a bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing, Cybersecurity or Energy, Manufacturing and Trades Management. Lone Star College has received approval to begin offering these bachelor\u2019s degree programs starting fall 2020! <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNow students interested in earning one of these degrees can take their classes close to home and at a fraction of the cost of what they would pay at a four-year university,\u201d said Linda Leto Head, LSC senior vice chancellor, Division of External and Employer Relations. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLone Star College is the first community college in Texas to roll out three bachelor\u2019s degree programs at the same time,\u201d said Head. \u201cBy offering these programs, Lone Star College will be helping to address the severe shortage of nurses and other technically-skilled workers in our region.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Is obtaining a four-year degree really worth it?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Earning a four-year degree at LSC not only saves you money, but also provides you with the opportunity to study close to home, making the transition easier and less stressful. Being near family and friends can provide a powerful support system that often times leads to greater student success.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York recently posted research that found that \u201cthe average rate of return for a bachelor\u2019s degree has edged down slightly in recent years due to rising costs, but remains high at around 14 percent, easily surpassing the threshold for a good investment.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

The return on investment is even greater for LSC students when you factor in paying LSC tuition for these degrees versus the tuition rate of a four-year university.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Demand Careers<\/span><\/h4>\n

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports these well-paying careers will remain in demand through 2028:<\/span><\/p>\n

Registered Nursing<\/span>\u00a0$71,730 per year\u00a0Job Outlook 2018\u20132028: +12%<\/span><\/p>\n

Cybersecurity<\/span>\u00a0$98,350 per year\u00a0Job Outlook 2018\u20132028: +32%<\/span><\/p>\n

Energy, Manufacturing and Trades Management\u00a0$93,370 per year\u00a0Job Outlook 2018\u20132028: +10%<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The projected percent change in employment from 2018 to 2028. The average growth rate for all occupations is 5%.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Bachelor of Science in Nursing\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing\u00a0(RN-BSN) is designed for licensed Registered Nurses seeking to advance their professional qualifications. Graduates of the program will have a broader understanding of the nursing profession and will be better prepared to assume leadership and management roles.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity prepares students for careers in the field of Information Technology. Coursework will include a balance between theoretical and technical competencies associated with the information technology profession, with a concentration in cybersecurity.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy, Manufacturing and Trades Management<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Energy, Manufacturing and Trades Management is designed for students who hold an Associate of Applied Science degree and are seeking to further develop their professional qualifications. Graduates of the program will have a greater understanding of the managerial roles in energy, manufacturing and trades industries and will bring that knowledge to their advancing roles in their workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n

Register for a four-year degree today by visiting LoneStar.edu\/Bachelors<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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