How much money do Lamar State College Port Arthur graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $34,400 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Lamar State College-Port Arthur graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants with a median starting salary of $34,500 followed by Physical Science Technologies/Technicians paying $29,600 and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities graduates who have a median starting income of $24,100 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Lamar State College Port Arthur graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $34,500 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $29,600 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $24,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226116 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Lamar State College Port Arthur.