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Lamar State College Port Arthur

Lamar State College Port Arthur

Lamar State College–Port Arthur, also known as LSCPA, is a community college located in Port Arthur, Texas, United States. It was established as Port Arthur Business College in 1909. The main campus consists of more than 20 buildings spread across an area of 40 acres. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It offers courses for transferring to a four-year university or college. The college also offers continuing education programs.

LSCPA has an active student life. The athletic department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Seahawks. The teams participate in baseball, basketball, and tennis. The campus is home to a variety of clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students.

Overview of Lamar State College Port Arthur

Lamar State Port Arthur is in Port Arthur, TX. Port Arthur is a small city. The school is a public institution. Lamar State Port Arthur issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.

Lamar State Port Arthur Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Faculty

The most successful professors at Lamar State Port Arthur are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

Approximately 2,325 students study at the school (in 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Lamar State Port Arthur

Lamar State College Port Arthur
1500 Proctor St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
General Phone: (409) 984-6342
http://www.pa.lamar.edu

Lamar State Port Arthur Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine113licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Liberal Arts54liberal arts and sciences, general studies, social services
Business And Management49business management, accounting technology, business
Mechanics And Repair32automobile mechanics, HVAC
Beauty And Cosmetology27cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor
Computer Science And Engineering20data processing tech, computer networking, computer programming
Medical Support And Technology20surgical tech
Therapy And Counseling12substance abuse counseling
Law12legal assistant, legal secretary
Security And Law Enforcement9criminal justice and safety
Engineering Technician9electronics tech, occupational safety tech
Office And Administration8administrative assistant
Medical Administration7medical secretary
Family And Social Work7child care provider, family and consumer science
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy4health and physical education
Science And Laboratory Technician1chemical tech

Number of programs and degrees for Lamar State Port Arthur in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree20024
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years15518
Award of less than 1 academic year297

Lamar State Port Arthur Student Body

In 2007, Lamar State Port Arthur had a total enrollment of 2,325 students (1,434 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White52%
Black30%
Hispanic13%
Asian5%
American Indian0%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1860%
18-195%
20-214%
22-245%
25-297%
30-344%
35-394%
40-494%
50-644%
65+4%

Lamar State Port Arthur Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time37 %

Lamar State Port Arthur Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Port Arthur, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Lamar State Port Arthur Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,552
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,892
Books and supplies$ 989

Financial Aid:
Lamar State Port Arthur participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2348500)

Lamar State Port Arthur Faculty

Lamar State Port Arthur has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1628
Non-tenured, but on tenure track812
Non-tenured and not on tenure track83

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year6$50,28512$48,618
No academic rankcalendar year3$47,4272*
All faculty totalcalendar year9$49,33214$48,707

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year0*1*
Associate professoracademic year2*1*
Assistant professoracademic year3$44,8211*
Instructoracademic year18$39,50126$43,352
All faculty totalacademic year23$40,93329$43,678

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Lamar State Port Arthur Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total01414
All Other Sports01414

Lamar State Port Arthur Degree Programs (2007)

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 Programming/Programmer, General
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 ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Lamar State Port Arthur Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Lamar State Port Arthur Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Lamar State Port Arthur % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Lamar State Port Arthur % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Lamar State Port Arthur Number of degree programs
% of degrees in law
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Lamar State Port Arthur % of degrees in law
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Lamar State Port Arthur % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Lamar State Port Arthur Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Lamar State Port Arthur % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career 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
Offers athletic scholarships

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