Lamar State College-Port Arthur
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,455 students.
About This School
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a public institution located in Port Arthur, Texas with approximately 1,455 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,887 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lamar State College Port Arthur is a public community college in Port Arthur, Texas. The college has 2,740 students as of the Fall 2019 semester. It is a member of the Texas State University System.
This is a strong option for students looking to minimize debt — with an average net price of just $4,887/year and median graduation debt of only $7,125, it's one of the more affordable paths to a credential in Texas. As a community college in the Texas State University System, it serves a practical, career-focused mission, which fits students who want a low-cost start or a vocational credential. The honest concern is earnings potential: the median income 10 years out is $36,700, so this school makes the most sense if your target career aligns with that range or if you plan to transfer and build on the foundation elsewhere.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,455 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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