Lamar State College-Port Arthur

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,200

2023 Average Net Price

$4,386

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,802

21.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.2%

74 Graduates

About

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Lamar State College-Port Arthur were General Studies (125 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (46 degrees), and Chemical Technology (36 degrees).

In 2023, 650 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (230 degrees), 1.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (204 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $1,200, which is $−13,964 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lamar State College-Port Arthur was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 316 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $1,200, which is $13,964 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,386.

In 2023, 36% of undergraduate students attending Lamar State College-Port Arthur received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,200

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Lamar State College-Port Arthur was $1,200. The cost of tuition at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $−13,964 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lamar State College-Port Arthur (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,386

2023 Value

19.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lamar State College-Port Arthur had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,386. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lamar State College-Port Arthur grew by 19.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lamar State College-Port Arthur (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,468

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lamar State College-Port Arthur was of $10,468 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lamar State College-Port Arthur (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

36% of undergraduate students at Lamar State College-Port Arthur received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 12.2% with respect to 2022, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lamar State College-Port Arthur (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lamar State College-Port Arthur was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 316 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lamar State College-Port Arthur had a total enrollment of 3,802 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 809 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,993. This means that 21.3% of students enrolled at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lamar State College-Port Arthur, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.1% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% Black or African American, 19.6% White, 3.5% Asian, 0.631% Two or More Races, and 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lamar State College-Port Arthur in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.6%), followed by White Female (17.8%) and Black or African American Female (17.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lamar State College-Port Arthur in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,802 students. The full-time enrollment at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 809 and the part-time enrollment is 2,993. This means that 21.3% of students enrolled at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lamar State College-Port Arthur (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lamar State College-Port Arthur was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Lamar State College-Port Arthur had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lamar State College-Port Arthur (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,713 enrolled students
Black or African American
883 enrolled students
White
744 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 45.1% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% Black or African American, 19.6% White, 3.5% Asian, 0.631% Two or More Races, and 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 285 students (7.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 144 more women than men received degrees from Lamar State College-Port Arthur. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is hispanic or latino (230 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (204 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is General Studies (125 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (46 degrees) and Chemical Technology (36 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lamar State College-Port Arthur, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (77 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (47 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (59 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are Elementary & middle school teachers (59,612 people), Other managers (53,843 people), Software developers (38,722 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (18,910 people), and Secondary school teachers (17,850 people).

The most specialized majors at Lamar State College-Port Arthur in 2023 are Science Technologies (77 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (47 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (59 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees), and Precision Production (17 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are Science Technologies (77 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (47 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (59 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees), and Precision Production (17 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are Elementary & secondary schools (116,418 people), Computer Systems Design (57,078 people), Construction (41,772 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (41,662 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (36,716 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lamar State College-Port Arthur.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
125 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
Chemical Technology
36 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Lamar State College-Port Arthur was General Studies with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Lamar State College-Port Arthur according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

253

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

397

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 253 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar State College-Port Arthur, which is 0.637 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (397).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lamar State College-Port Arthur by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar State College-Port Arthur in Chemical Technology, which is 9.57 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 91 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar State College-Port Arthur in General Studies, which is 2.68 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 16% of students graduating from Lamar State College-Port Arthur completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
230 degrees awarded
White
204 degrees awarded
Black or African American
179 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is hispanic or latino (230 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (204 degrees).

0.154% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
133 degrees awarded
White Female
130 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
116 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is hispanic or latino female (133 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (130 degrees).

Operations

Lamar State College-Port Arthur employs 57 Instructors, 2 Professors and 2 Assistant professors. Most academics at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are Female Instructor (36), Male Instructor (21), and Female Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are: Management, with 42 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 26 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$13.1M

2023 Salaries

3.38%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Lamar State College-Port Arthur paid a median of $13.1M in salaries, a 3.38% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.48% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.58% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.38M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Lamar State College-Port Arthur paid a total of $3.38M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

57 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lamar State College-Port Arthur were Instructor with 57 employees, Professor with 2 employees, and Assistant professor with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lamar State College-Port Arthur were Management with 42 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lamar State College-Port Arthur was Female Instructor with 36 employees, Male Instructor with 21 employees, and Female Professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lamar State College-Port Arthur.

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