Registered Nursing at Lamar State College-Port Arthur
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is in Port Arthur, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
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Online Class Availability at Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Many students take online classes at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. Of 4,680 students, 374 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,269 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Use these rankings to compare Lamar State College-Port Arthur’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #20 of 105 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #29 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #72 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #116 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #204 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1000 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Lamar State College-Port Arthur, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are 89% women (40) and 11% men (5).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Among the 45 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Lamar State College-Port Arthur, 89% were women (40) and 11% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Lamar State College-Port Arthur, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Lamar State College-Port Arthur pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.