What do Lamar State College-Port Arthur graduates earn?

Lamar State College-Port Arthur graduates report median earnings of $44,099 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Lamar State College-Port Arthur graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 51% of graduates.

What share of Lamar State College-Port Arthur graduates are found employed?

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Is Lamar State College-Port Arthur worth it?

Port Arthur, TX · Public · 2-year

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a public, two-year institution in Port Arthur, Texas (small city). It awarded 659 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, chemical technology and licensed practical nurse training.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$44,099

Median earnings 4 years after

$46,272

Median earnings 10 years after

$37,120

Average net price

$2,846

Completion rate

45%

Completions (2024)

659

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,508

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$78,580	$84,798	18
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
General Studies	Associate	147
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	53
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	47
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	45
Chemical Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	41
Chemical Technology/Technician	Associate	36
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	28
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	22
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	22
Business Administration and Management, General	Associate	17

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	51%	2,872
Retail Trade	8%	454
Educational Services	5%	296
Manufacturing	5%	279
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	5%	269
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	5%	264
Public Administration	4%	247
Construction	4%	236

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