Lamar State College, Port Arthur

What Lamar State College, Port Arthur does

Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) is a public community college located in Port Arthur, Texas, operating as a member institution of the Texas State University System (TSUS). The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways across seven program areas: Allied Health, Business, Creative Arts & Service Professions, Industry, Public Service, Social/Behavioral Science, and STEM. It serves five primary student segments: traditional college students, high school dual credit students, workforce development/adult learners, veterans, and international students. Recent program additions include an Associate of Applied Science in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and a Data Analytics Certificate.

LSCPA's core technology infrastructure is delivered through the TSUS Shared Services initiative, providing a shared instance of Blackboard Learn with Bb Ultra, Bb Communities, Bb Content, Bb Outcomes, and Bb Collaborate Ultra, alongside exam proctoring, lecture capture, and ADA compliance tools. The college's website conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards. Distribution channels include on-campus instruction at the Port Arthur and Jasper campuses, online distance education via Blackboard, dual credit partnerships with regional high schools, apprenticeship programs with industry partners, and correctional education programs.

The college's revenue model is diversified across tuition and fees (charged per semester credit hour, same pricing for online and campus-based courses), Texas state appropriations through TSUS, federal student financial aid (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), and federal workforce development grants. A strategically significant new revenue stream is the U.S. Department of Labor-funded shipbuilding apprenticeship program launched in partnership with Gulf Copper Shipyards, which is investing approximately $1 billion to modernize shipyard facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur over three years. The apprenticeship trains students in pipe fitting, plate fitting, and welding for projects including icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian government, and is offered at no cost to students.

Name

Lamar State College, Port Arthur

Legal name

Lamar State College Port Arthur

Website

https://lamarpa.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lamar State College Port Arthur is a public community college in Southeast Texas offering associate degrees, certificates, dual credit, and workforce development programs. It serves traditional students, adult learners, and veterans as a member of the Texas State University System.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Dual credit enrollment
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Arthur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Student tuition and fees for credit courses, charged per semester credit hour. Same pricing for online and campus-based courses.
2. State Funding: State of Texas appropriations and funding through the Texas State University System as a community college.
3. Federal Workforce Development Grants: U.S. Department of Labor funding for apprenticeship programs including the Gulf Copper Shipyards partnership.
4. Federal Student Financial Aid: Federal grants, loans, and work-study distributed to eligible students for tuition and expenses.
5. Workforce and Continuing Education: Non-credit courses and programs through Workforce Development division for career training and professional development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lamar State College Port Arthur is a public community college that delivers associate degrees, academic transfer pathways, certificates, and continuing education programs across multiple disciplines. The institution combines on-campus instruction at its Port Arthur and Jasper campuses with online learning through Blackboard Learn, supplemented by dual credit programs for high school students, workforce development, and industry-funded apprenticeships.

Product overview

Lamar State College Port Arthur is a community college offering a diverse portfolio of academic programs across seven pathways: Allied Health, Business, Creative Arts & Service Professions, Industry, Public Service, Social/Behavioral Science, and STEM. The institution operates as a multi-product educational institution with traditional classroom programs, online education through Blackboard Learn, and specialized workforce development programs. Key technology-focused programs include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AAS), Data Analytics certificates, and Software Developer/Game Design (AAS), which integrate analytics and AI concepts. The college participates in the TSUS Shared Services initiative for shared educational technology infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AAS) Associate of Applied Science degree program in AI and Machine Learning that trains students in artificial intelligence concepts, machine learning algorithms, and their business applications.
• Data Analytics Certificate Certificate program that equips students with skills to analyze, interpret, and visualize data for actionable insights using data analytics tools and predictive modeling.
• Software Developer/Game Design (AAS) Associate of Applied Science degree combining software development with game design concepts, integrating data analytics for game optimization and user engagement.
• Cosmetology Operator Program Prepares students for cosmetology careers through courses in haircutting, coloring, chemical reformation, skin care, and salon development, leading to state licensure.
• Chemistry (Transfer Degree) Academic transfer degree leading to a BA in Chemistry at Lamar University, covering general chemistry, physics, and biology with laboratory components.
• Business Administration (AA) Associate of Arts degree designed for transfer to a Bachelor of Business Administration, following Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board field-of-study curriculum.
• Business Office Management (AAS) Prepares students for office environments with training in business communications, software applications, scheduling, budgeting, and database management, with internship opportunity.
• Accounting (AAS & Certificates) Accounting degree and certificate programs preparing students for financial record-keeping, auditing, and business accounting roles.
• Shipbuilding Apprenticeship Program Apprenticeship program training students in pipe fitting, plate fitting, and welding with a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job experience at Gulf Copper Shipyards, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor at no cost to students.
• Online Education Distance education delivery through Blackboard Learn, offering online courses that require internet access and allow students to attend from anywhere, though some courses may require campus visits for labs or exams.
• Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program Vocational Nursing (LVN) program offered at the Jasper Campus preparing students for licensed vocational nursing careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students trained for shipbuilding trades (pipe fitting, plate fitting, welding) with guaranteed job placement at Gulf Copper Shipyards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gulf Copper ShipyardscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 December 2025Lamar State College Port Arthur has partnered with Gulf Copper Shipyards to launch a shipbuilding apprenticeship program training students in pipe fitting, plate fitting, and welding. The program combines classroom instruction with on-the-job experience. Gulf Copper is investing approximately $1 billion to modernize its shipyard facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur over three years. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor at no cost to students and will staff projects including icebreakers being built for the U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian government.
• Texas State University System (TSUS)coreOthersLamar State College Port Arthur is a member institution of the Texas State University System (TSUS). The system provides shared services including online education infrastructure through SHSU Online, Blackboard platform access, exam proctoring, lecture capture, and 24x7 technical support. TSUS Shared Services initiative enables collaboration and resource pooling among member institutions including LIT, SHSU, TSUS, LSCO, and LSCPA.
• Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Business Administration program follows field-of-study curriculum prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, ensuring transferability to state-supported colleges and universities in Texas.
• Lamar UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSCPA offers transfer pathways to Lamar University. Chemistry program leads to BA degree in Chemistry at Lamar University. No more than 60-66 semester credit hours from LSCPA will be applied to a Bachelor degree at Lamar University.
• Sam Houston State University (SHSU)coreTechnology or IntegrationSHSU Online was tasked by TSUS chancellery to lead the TSUS Shared Services project implementation. SHSU provides shared Blackboard LMS infrastructure, 24x7 support desk, instructional design services, and faculty development workshops to LSCPA and other TSUS institutions.
• Gates Memorial LibraryminorOthersGates Memorial Library provides academic resources and library services to LSCPA students and faculty.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• San Jacinto College: Large Texas community college district serving the greater Houston/Gulf Coast region with extensive workforce, technical, and transfer programs. Directly competes with LSCPA for online learners and dual credit students across Southeast Texas.
• Lee College: Public community college in Baytown, Texas, also serving the Houston Ship Channel / Southeast Texas industrial corridor. Direct competitor for workforce development, dual credit, and skilled trades students in the same regional market as LSCPA.

Regional players

• Navarro College: Public community college in Corsicana, Texas, with similar program mix including academic transfer, technical, and workforce offerings. Comparable in scale and mission though geographically separate from LSCPA.
• Angelina College: Public community college in Lufkin, Texas, serving the East Texas region. Comparable mission and program mix (technical, academic transfer, workforce) though serving a different geographic market than LSCPA's Southeast Texas base.
• Wharton County Junior College: Public community college in Wharton, Texas, similar in size and mission to LSCPA, with comparable associate degree and technical program offerings. Geographic peer rather than a direct head-to-head competitor.
• Kilgore College: Public community college in East Texas offering associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce programs. Similar institutional profile and scale to LSCPA, though serving a different East Texas labor market.
• Tyler Junior College: Public community college in Tyler, Texas, with comparable associate degree, technical, and workforce offerings. Comparable in mission and scale but located in a different East Texas region than LSCPA.
• Coastal Bend College: Public community college in Beeville, Texas, with comparable associate, technical, and workforce programs. Regional peer serving South Texas rather than the Southeast Texas Gulf Coast market where LSCPA operates.

Broad incumbents

• Houston Community College: Major urban community college system in Houston with a broad portfolio of workforce, technical, and academic programs. A larger incumbent competitor that LSCPA must differentiate against on cost, regional access, and industry-specific apprenticeships.

Others

• Lamar University: Four-year public university in Beaumont, Texas, and LSCPA's primary transfer partner. Adjacent rather than competitive - students commonly start at LSCPA and finish at Lamar - but Lamar's program offerings and pricing shape LSCPA's transfer value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lscportarthur
• Facebookfacebook.com/14
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lamar-state-college-port-arthur
• Instagraminstagram.com/lscportarthur

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Lamar State College, Port Arthur