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Lamar State Orange is located in Orange, Texas (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Lamar State Orange is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Lamar State Orange is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Lamar State Orange had 2,143 enrolled students in 2005.
More complete details are provided below.
Lamar State College - Orange
410 Front St
Orange, TX 77630
General Phone: (409) 883-7750
Admissions Phone: (409) 882-3365
Financial Aid Phone: (409) 882-3317
http://www.lsco.edu
Lamar State Orange awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 115 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 48 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 32 | pharmacy tech, dental assistant, medical lab tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 31 | medical secretary |
| Business And Management | 14 | business management, accounting technology, accounting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | corrections |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science, computer networking |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | environmental engineering tech |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Lamar State Orange in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 105 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 83 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 81 | 3 |
In 2005, Lamar State Orange had a total enrollment of 2,143 students (1,331 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 94% |
| Louisiana | 6% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 45 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Orange, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (409) 882-3365
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,184 |
| Books and supplies | $ 580 |
Financial Aid:
Lamar State Orange participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2358200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (409) 882-3317
Lamar State Orange has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $38,864 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $40,773 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $44,842 | 3 | $44,153 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $35,599 | 24 | $34,147 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $41,123 | 30 | $36,016 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lamar State Orange Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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