Lamar State College-Port Arthur

www.lamarpa.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $1,200
    2024 Average Net Price
    $2,543
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    4,680
    19.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    45%
    113 Graduates

    About

    Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Lamar State College-Port Arthur were General Studies (147 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (45 degrees), and Chemical Technology (36 degrees).

    In 2024, 659 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. 60.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (269 degrees), 1.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (185 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $1,200, which is $−6,960 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $1,200, which is $6,960 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,543.

    In 2024, 25% of undergraduate students attending Lamar State College-Port Arthur received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $1,200
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lamar State College-Port Arthur was $1,200. The cost of tuition at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $−6,960 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $2,543
    2024 Value
    42%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Lamar State College-Port Arthur had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,543. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lamar State College-Port Arthur grew by 42%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,977
    Room and Board
    $1,500
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Lamar State College-Port Arthur was of $10,977 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.86% between 2023 and 2024.

    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    25%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    7%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    25% of undergraduate students at Lamar State College-Port Arthur received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 30.6% with respect to 2023, when 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Lamar State College-Port Arthur had a total enrollment of 4,680 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 909 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,771. This means that 19.4% 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 43.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% White, 21.6% Black or African American, 3.01% Asian, 0.641% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.342% Two or More Races, and 0.0214% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Lamar State College-Port Arthur in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.3%) and Black or African American Female (14.5%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    19.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Lamar State College-Port Arthur in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,680 students. The full-time enrollment at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 909 and the part-time enrollment is 3,771. This means that 19.4% of students enrolled at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    67%
    2024 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 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Lamar State College-Port Arthur had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      2,027 enrolled students
    2. White
      1,036 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      1,011 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 43.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% White, 21.6% Black or African American, 3.01% Asian, 0.641% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.342% Two or More Races, and 0.0214% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 416 students (8.89%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 143 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 (269 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (185 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is General Studies (147 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (45 degrees) and Chemical Technology (36 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (84 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (82 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (54 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 (61,904 people), Other managers (56,318 people), Software developers (40,705 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (19,559 people), and Secondary school teachers (18,291 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lamar State College-Port Arthur in 2024 are Science Technologies (84 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (82 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees), Engineering Technologies (34 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (147 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are Science Technologies (84 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (82 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees), Engineering Technologies (34 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (147 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (123,732 people), Computer Systems Design (63,467 people), Construction (45,951 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (44,100 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (40,718 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are Science Technologies (84 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (82 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees), Engineering Technologies (34 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (147 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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.
    Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    Most Common (2024)
    53 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lamar State College-Port Arthur was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 53 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    258
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    401
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 258 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar State College-Port Arthur, which is 0.643 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (401).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar State College-Port Arthur in Chemical Technology, which is 2.85 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar State College-Port Arthur in General Studies, which is 1.88 times more than the 51 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    22%
    100% Completion Time
    30%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 22% 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, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      269 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      185 degrees awarded
    3. White
      161 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is hispanic or latino (269 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (185 degrees).

    0.455% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      346 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      295 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      159 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is black or african american female (346 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (295 degrees).

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    Operations

    Lamar State College-Port Arthur has an endowment valued at nearly $144k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.35M (936%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Lamar State College-Port Arthur had a total salary expenditure of 38.8M. Lamar State College-Port Arthur employs 50 Instructors, 5 No academic ranks and 2 Professors. Most academics at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are Female Instructor (32), Male Instructor (18), and Male No academic rank (4).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are: Management, with 41 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 27 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 15 employees.

    Endowment

    $144k
    2024 Endowment

    Lamar State College-Port Arthur has an endowment valued at about $144k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Lamar State College-Port Arthur grew 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.27M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $17.9M
    2024 Salaries
    37.1%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Lamar State College-Port Arthur paid a median of $17.9M in salaries, which represents 46.3% of their overall expenditure ($38.8M) and a 37.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.38% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.48% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.26M
    Instructional Salaries
    59
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Lamar State College-Port Arthur paid a total of $3.26M to 59 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lamar State College-Port Arthur were Management with 41 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 15 employees.

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