by our College Data Analytics TeamIs North Harris Montgomery worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
North Harris Montgomery is ranked #615 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Texas, it ranks #48 of 184 for value.
Among the majors North Harris Montgomery offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Computer & IS Security | #19 of 169 |
| Information Technology | #22 of 191 |
| Operations Management | #25 of 149 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | #88 of 927 |
| Registered Nursing | #94 of 966 |
| Nursing | #96 of 990 |
| Business Administration & Management | #106 of 1,251 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | #114 of 1,477 |
| Health Professions | #114 of 1,275 |
Below is the detailed North Harris Montgomery value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Lone Star College System is ranked #78 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #48 out of #184 for Texas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the North Harris Montgomery financial aid page to be sure.
Lone Star College System is ranked #615 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Lone Star College System provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at North Harris Montgomery costs about $13,685. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $54,741 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $15,521 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $11,252 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,685 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $54,741 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the North Harris Montgomery net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What North Harris Montgomery costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a North Harris Montgomery degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $62,084 | — | — |
| All Students | $54,741 | #615 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $45,008 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $62,084 | — | — |
| All Students | $54,741 | #48 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $45,008 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at North Harris Montgomery shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,245 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,862 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,373 |
| $75K–$110K | $12,310 |
| Over $110K | $14,153 |
About 43% of North Harris Montgomery undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,605 per year. Get more details on the North Harris Montgomery financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the North Harris Montgomery net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.