At a glance
Average net price
$2,846
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
45.0%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,508
In-state tuition
$1,770
Out-of-state tuition
$8,070
Cost of attendance
$10,754
Median earnings (10y)
$37,120
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (27%), trades & services (24%), health (22%).
- STEM20%
- Health22%
- Business5%
- Humanities & arts27%
- Social sciences2%
- Trades & services24%
- Liberal arts22.3%~336 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions22.0%~332 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Science tech12.8%~192 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Personal services12.4%~188 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~124 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech5.2%~78 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business5.2%~78 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.4%~37 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal1.1%~16 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education0.8%~11 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication0.5%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
33 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 239 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 140 | $35,034 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 89 | — | $33,385 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 85 | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 85 | $36,299 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 71 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 52 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 46 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 45 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 33 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Music. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 17 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a mid-sized institution located in Port Arthur, Texas, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 1,508 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Science tech.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Lamar State College-Port Arthur — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $2,846 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,770 for in-state students and $8,070 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $10,754 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 45.0%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $37,120 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Lamar State College-Port Arthur confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Science tech. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (27% of credentials), trades & services (24% of credentials), health (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Port Arthur, Texas (city), Lamar State College-Port Arthur draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Q.How much does Lamar State College-Port Arthur cost?
The average net price at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $2,846 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $10,754.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
Lamar State College-Port Arthur has a 6-year graduation rate of 45.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Lamar State College-Port Arthur graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lamar State College-Port Arthur graduate earns $37,120 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
Published tuition is $1,770 in-state and $8,070 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Lamar State College-Port Arthur located?
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is located in Port Arthur, Texas (ZIP 77640).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Lamar State College-Port Arthur at their official website.