Lone Star College Kingwood is about four and a half miles north of Humble off Highway 59.
The two-year college offers education certificates and associate degrees in more than 70 programs. After graduation, students are assisted with finding employment. Students who want to transfer to a four-year college can receive help through the process.
High school students can take advantage of Lone Star College Kingwood's Accelerated College/Early College, Bridge Partnerships, Dual Credit/Exceptional Admission, Dual Credit Agreements, Tech Prep, College Credit and Upward Bound programs.
The college's Workforce Development program partners with employers to educate and train employees.
Lone Star College Kingwood offers day, evening, weekend and online courses. Students can participate in a long list of intramural and club sports teams, social activities and student organizations.
Lone Star College Kingwood
20000 Kingwood Drive
Kingwood, TX 77339
281-312-1600
lonestar.edu/kingwood.htm
Lone Star College North Harris is about nine miles west of Humble near George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Lone Star College North Harris offers students certificates and associate degrees in a wide range of fields. The college's education programs are divided into nine departments, such as arts and sciences, business and professional, computer technology, health occupations, languages, manufacturing and construction, occupational skills, public service and teacher training.
Some of the classes offered at Lone Star College North Harris include accounting, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, pharmacy technology, sports management and truck driving. The two-year college also has a Continuing Education Department that has an extensive list of courses.
Students can take day, evening, weekend or online classes. Campus activities, sports and social clubs add to the college experience.
Lone Star College North Harris
2700 W.W. Thorne Drive
Houston, TX 77073
281-618-5400
lonestar.edu/northharris.htm
IIT Technical Institute has a campus about 11 miles west of Humble.
The technical college offers education tracks in five divisions: School of Information Technology, School of Electronics Technology, School of Drafting and Design, School of Business and School of Criminal Justice. The school awards associate and bachelor's degrees.
According to ITT Technical Institute's website, the school has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as awarding a combined 14.7 percent of the total number of associate and bachelor's degrees that were related to electronics programs that were handed out during the 2000--01 school year.
ITT Technical Institute
15651 N. Freeway
Houston, TX 77090
281-873-0512
itt-tech.edu