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Lamar State Port Arthur can be found in Port Arthur, Texas (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Lamar State Port Arthur.
The most common majors at the school are in computer science and engineering, personal services, and beauty and cosmetology.
Lamar State Port Arthur is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 2,530 students were enrolled in Lamar State Port Arthur.
More complete details are provided below.
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
1500 Proctor St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
General Phone: (409) 984-6342
Admissions Phone: (409) 984-6165
Financial Aid Phone: (409) 984-6200
http://www.pa.lamar.edu
Lamar State Port Arthur awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 110 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | computer networking, data processing tech |
| Liberal Arts | 43 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, social services |
| Business And Management | 41 | business management, accounting technology, business |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 39 | cosmetology, manicurist, facial treatment, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Mechanics And Repair | 24 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | electronics tech, occupational safety tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 21 | medical secretary |
| Law | 19 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | substance abuse counseling |
| Office And Administration | 12 | administrative assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 11 | surgical tech |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | child care provider, family and consumer science |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Lamar State Port Arthur in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 204 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 193 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 22 | 6 |
In 2005, Lamar State Port Arthur had a total enrollment of 2,530 students (1,500 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 33% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 45% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Port Arthur, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (409) 984-6165
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,380 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
Financial Aid:
Lamar State Port Arthur participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2348500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (409) 984-6200
Lamar State Port Arthur has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $47,763 | 13 | $45,523 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $47,763 | 13 | $45,523 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $40,742 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $36,758 | 25 | $38,846 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $37,813 | 29 | $39,573 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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 Port Arthur Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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