1500 Procter Street
Port Arthur, TX 77640

At Lamar State College-Port Arthur, one of the first things students learn is that education is a journey, not a destination. Since 1909, Lamar State College-Port Arthur has provided a multitude of opportunities for students to begin a lifelong love affair with learning.

Lamar State College-Port Arthur, a Texas community college, offers two-year programs culminating in the associate of arts or associate of science degree. Students can major in a variety of arts and science disciplines, including accounting, economics, anthropology, art, history, computers, psychology, criminal justice, music, and drama. These degree programs are easily transferred into four-year programs at most colleges and universities, including Lamar University, also in Beaumont.

Technical education opportunities abound at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. The two-year associate of applied science degree is offered in a variety of program areas, including accounting, air conditioning and refrigeration, automotive, child development, computers, Cosmetology, substance abuse counseling, surgical technology, and both vocational and registered nursing. Students can also opt for semester- or year-long certificate programs. While these technical education credits are not transferable to a senior college or university, they do offer an excellent start to rewarding careers.

Students will find Lamar State College-Port Arthur to be a great starting point for their academic journey.

Quick Facts:

Lamar State College-Port Arthur was founded as Port Arthur business College in 1909 and became part of the Lamar University system in 1975.

Lamar State College-Port Arthur has an open admission policy.

The Lamar State College-Port Arthur campus is comprised of 22 buildings on 40 acres of land in Port Arthur, TX.

In 2004, Lamar State College-Port Arthur completed a $2.1 million renovation and expansion of the Gates Memorial Library, providing even greater resources for students.

Seniors 55 and older can take classes at this Texas community college for a reduced rate.

Lamar State College-Port Arthur has several partnerships with institutions and organizations within the community, including the Museum of the Gulf Coast.

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