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Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
PORT ARTHUR, TX . 2 Year 3.9
#789 in Best Colleges in America
1500 PROCTOR ST PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640

Overview

Lamar State College – Port Arthur is located in the port city of Port Arthur, Texas, USA, and is a public two-year college dedicated to providing practical education for local and regional students. The college offers applied courses in petroleum and natural gas technology, engineering technology, health sciences, business management, and public safety, and has a transfer program that connects students to four-year universities. Small class sizes and flexible scheduling options (including online and evening courses) make it convenient for working professionals and non-traditional students to participate. The college maintains close partnerships with local industries, healthcare organizations, and emergency services, providing students with internship opportunities and career placement support. It is committed to helping students acquire professional skills and achieve successful employment or further education.

Rankings

  • 136

    #136 in Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America

  • 1

    #1 8 in Best Community Colleges in Texas

  • 221

    #221 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America 136 of 405
  • Best Community Colleges in America 221 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • A Value
  • BDiversity
  • B+Safety
  • BStudent Life
  • B Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    102 Graduates
  • Lab Technician
    65 Graduates
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
    64 Graduates
  • Nursing
    42 Graduates
  • Cosmetology
    40 Graduates
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
    24 Graduates
  • Business
    23 Graduates
  • Medical Insurance Coding
    19 Graduates
  • Surgical Technologist
    17 Graduates
  • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
    13 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,289
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    86%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    32%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    788 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,573
  • Undergrads Over 25
    26%
  • Pell Grant
    61%
  • Varsity Athletes
    5%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division I

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