Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Port Arthur, TX · Public · Associate degree-granting

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a public institution in Port Arthur, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,508 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,120 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 37.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $13,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.8x. The average net price after financial aid is $2,846 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, and Physical Science Technologies/Technicians.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,120
Graduation Rate
37.7%
Median Debt
$13,250
Average Net Price
$2,846
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.52x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.8x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,508
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$1,770
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,070
Pell Grant Rate
20.5%
Federal Loan Rate
7.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$1,137
Income $30K–$48K
$1,554
Income $48K–$75K
$3,959
Income $110K+
$9,346

Student Demographics

Women
59.5%
White
26.3%
Black
31.4%
Hispanic
36.7%
Asian
2.7%
Two or More Races
0.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
31.3%

Accreditations

Programs (43)

Associate (18)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 125
Registered Nursing $84,798 46
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians Not reported 36
Business Administration & Management Not reported 28
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 20
Health Services Administration Not reported 13
Music Not reported 12
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 12
Sports & Fitness Not reported 11
Mental Health Services Not reported 8
Accounting Not reported 7
Legal Support Services Not reported 6
Radio, Television & Film Not reported 5
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 5
Fine Arts Not reported 4
Business Operations Not reported 4
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 3
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing Not reported 82
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 44
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians Not reported 41
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 19
Machinist Not reported 17
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 15
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 14
Health Services Administration Not reported 11
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 10
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 7
Mental Health Services Not reported 6
Radio, Television & Film Not reported 5
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 5
Accounting Not reported 5
Music Not reported 3
Business Operations Not reported 3
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate 2
Computer Programming Associate 2
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate 2
Teacher Education Associate 2
Heating & Air Conditioning Associate 2
Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate 2
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate 1
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate 1
Drama & Theater Arts Associate 1

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