Health Professions at Lamar State College-Port Arthur
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is in Port Arthur, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Many students take online classes at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. Among 4,680 students, 374 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,269 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Rankings can help you compare Lamar State College-Port Arthur’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #28 of 181 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #121 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #192 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #384 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1900 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Students who complete Lamar State College-Port Arthur’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,034 |
| 2 years | $41,307 |
| 3 years | $37,824 |
| 4 years | $42,417 |
| 5 years | $43,985 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Lamar State College-Port Arthur take home a median $42,417, compared with $40,637 for all Lamar State College-Port Arthur graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Lamar State College-Port Arthur comes in at $33,385.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Lamar State College-Port Arthur pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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