Lamar State College-Port Arthur: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,508
students enrolled
650
degrees and certificates a year
45%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$2,846
average net price a year
Tuition $1,200 in state, $7,500 out of state
$29,746
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$37,120
median earnings, 10 years after entry
84% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 28% | 183 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 19% | 125 |
| Science technologies | 12% | 77 |
| Personal & culinary services | 9% | 59 |
| Engineering technologies | 7% | 47 |
AI and data programs
Lamar State College-Port Arthur reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jefferson County, where the college is.
83
open professional jobs
7
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
1%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
5.7%
unemployment in Jefferson County
2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier
$59,934
median household income
Jefferson County
31%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.5% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, engineering technologies, which lead to clinical (2 open), engineering (22 open), operations (19 open).
Hiring most: Entergy (5), Bechtel Energy (4), Motiva Enterprises (4), Ulta Beauty (3), Bechtel (2), Bechtel Plant Machinery (2), Bechtel Plant Machinery (2), CHRISTUS Health (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (22), Operations (19), Sales (11), Finance (4), Legal (4), Human Resources (3). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Workforce Solutions: Southeast Texas.
- Workforce Solutions - Southeast TexasPort Arthur · 409-962-1236 · Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
- Workforce Solutions Southeast TexasBeaumont · Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
- Lamar State College-Port Arthur enrolls about 1,508 students and is a public 2-year institution in Port Arthur, Texas. It awards about 650 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
- 45% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Lamar State College-Port Arthur graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $29,746 six years after entry and $37,120 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Lamar State College-Port Arthur offer AI or data science degrees?
- Lamar State College-Port Arthur reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
- 83 open professional jobs are listed in Jefferson County, 7 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Entergy has the most openings.
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