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- School Code: 234850
- Phone: (409) 883-7750
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
84%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Cosmetology Program
The cosmetology program at Lamar State College – Port Arthur prepares students for a career as a barber, salon manager, skin care specialist, nail technician, esthetician, or cosmetology teacher. The program focuses on hair-style, cut and trim, as well as performing manicures, pedicures, and massage. Program courses include: hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer cosmetology program.
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Lamar State College – Port Arthur
410 Front St, Orange, TX
Lamar State College - Port Arthur Campus is a community college situated in the coastal town of Port Arthur in southeast Texas.
The campus is not only located within driving distance of large urban areas such as Houston, TX and Lafayette, LA, but is also just a stone's throw away from its sister campus, Lamar State College - Orange Campus.
The annual in-state tuition rate for Lamar State College - Port Arthur students is under $3400 a year. Out of state residents will pay a significantly higher $12000 plus a year for their classes.
The campus currently serves a student body of nearly 2500, with close to 200 faculty members leading classes and activities. With about 1300 part time and close to 1200 full time students, the Port Arthur Campus has a fairly even distribution of students.
A two year college, Lamar State College offers associate degree programs in a variety of majors, such as accounting technology and bookkeeping, computer systems networking and telecommunications, cosmetology, electrical/electronic and communications engineering, occupational safety and health technology, family and consumer services, automotive mechanical technology, heating/air conditioning/ventilation and refrigeration technology, welding technology, and chemical technology; just to name a few.
Port Arthur students often rave about the many perks of campus life, which they consider to be quite safe and hassle-free. These students also mention the diverse range of academic programs, extracurricular clubs, and other features of the school.
Also, with its close proximity to Louisiana, many students at LSC Port Arthur have made participating in Mardi Gras into a yearly college tradition.
To learn more about the majors and services offered at Lamar State College - Port Arthur, read more here. Quickly gather critical admissions information and degree pathways with a simple click via our portal.
Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lamar State College – Port Arthur has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 10 |
Associate's Degree | 2 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 12 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 6 |
White | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Cosmetology program at Lamar State College – Port Arthur, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Description
Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
- Total Employment: 110
- Average Hourly Rate: $15.79
- Average Annual Salary: $32830
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Description
Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, makeup artists, theatrical and performance employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.2% from 2014 to 2024
Manicurists and Pedicurists
Description
Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, manicurists and pedicurists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.3% from 2014 to 2024
Skincare Specialists
Description
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, skincare specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.29
- Average Annual Salary: $27650
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Lamar State College – Port Arthur accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Lamar State College – Port Arthur may provide services to students including:
- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lamar State College – Port Arthur is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Softball