Lamar State College-Port Arthur: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Lamar State College-Port Arthur at a glance

• 1,508

  students enrolled

• 650

  degrees and certificates a year

• 45%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $2,846

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,200 in state, $7,500 out of state

• $29,746

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $37,120

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Lamar State College-Port Arthur reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jefferson County, where the college is.

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• 111

  open professional jobs

• 12

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 6.3%

  unemployment in Jefferson County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $59,934

  median household income

  Jefferson County

• 31%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, engineering technologies, which lead to clinical (5 open), engineering (21 open), operations (21 open).

Hiring most: Bechtel (4), Lamar University (4), Sinclair (3), Bechtel Energy (2), Bechtel Plant Machinery (2), Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System (2), Cornerstone Resources (2), Five Below (2).

What they hire for: Sales (24), Engineering (21), Operations (21), Human Resources (12), Clinical (5), Legal (4). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Solutions: Southeast Texas.

• Workforce Solutions - Southeast TexasPort Arthur · 409-962-1236 · Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• Workforce Solutions Southeast TexasBeaumont · Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Lamar State College-Port Arthur?

Lamar State College-Port Arthur enrolls about 1,508 students and is a public 2-year institution in Port Arthur, Texas. It awards about 650 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur?

45% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Lamar State College-Port Arthur graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $29,746 six years after entry and $37,120 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Lamar State College-Port Arthur offer AI or data science degrees?

Lamar State College-Port Arthur reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Lamar State College-Port Arthur?

111 open professional jobs are listed in Jefferson County, 12 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Bechtel has the most openings.