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Lamar State College - Port Arthur

Port Arthur, TX

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Program Recognition

Two-year Associate of Arts degree designed for transfer to a four-year university

Curriculum covers music theory, sight singing, ear training, piano, ensembles, and applied music lessons

Students choose between instrumental or vocal ensemble and applied lesson tracks

Facilities

Dedicated Music Hall for rehearsals, lessons, and live performances

Three professional recording studios available to all music students

Mac-based music production/programming lab and PC-based music composition lab

Three soundproof practice rooms open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Degree Flexibility

Credits transfer to a Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts in Music at Lamar University and other four-year institutions

Up to 60-66 semester credit hours apply toward a bachelor's degree

School Info

Snapshot

45%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$37K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$3,540

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,070

Before aid

Average Net Price

$2,846

After aid

2026 Spring Class Schedule.Pdf · lamarpa.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:43 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Two-year Associate of Arts degree designed for transfer to a four-year university

Curriculum covers music theory, sight singing, ear training, piano, ensembles, and applied music lessons

Students choose between instrumental or vocal ensemble and applied lesson tracks

Facilities

Dedicated Music Hall for rehearsals, lessons, and live performances

Three professional recording studios available to all music students

Mac-based music production/programming lab and PC-based music composition lab

Three soundproof practice rooms open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Degree Flexibility

Credits transfer to a Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts in Music at Lamar University and other four-year institutions

Up to 60-66 semester credit hours apply toward a bachelor's degree

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Two-year Associate of Arts degree designed for transfer to a four-year university

Curriculum covers music theory, sight singing, ear training, piano, ensembles, and applied music lessons

Students choose between instrumental or vocal ensemble and applied lesson tracks

Facilities

Dedicated Music Hall for rehearsals, lessons, and live performances

Three professional recording studios available to all music students

Mac-based music production/programming lab and PC-based music composition lab

Three soundproof practice rooms open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Degree Flexibility

Credits transfer to a Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts in Music at Lamar University and other four-year institutions

Up to 60-66 semester credit hours apply toward a bachelor's degree

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · applytexas.org

Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply through ApplyTexas

Applications submitted through ApplyTexas are prioritized by Enrollment Services when submitted before 6:00 PM

Enrollment

Open-admission college

Summer/Fall 2026 registration is open; new students must complete the Summer or Fall 2026 application at ApplyTexas

Contact

Dr. Blas A. Canedo-Gonzalez, Chair of Creative Arts and Service Professions

Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center Building, Office 144

409-984-6547 / canedoba@lamarpa.edu

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Admission is through the general LSCPA application process

Open-admission institution with no audition, prescreen, portfolio, or interview required for this music program

School Info

Snapshot

45%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$37K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$3,540

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,070

Before aid

Average Net Price

$2,846

After aid

2026 Spring Class Schedule.Pdf · lamarpa.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Two-year Associate of Arts degree designed for transfer to a four-year university

Curriculum covers music theory, sight singing, ear training, piano, ensembles, and applied music lessons

Students choose between instrumental or vocal ensemble and applied lesson tracks

Facilities

Dedicated Music Hall for rehearsals, lessons, and live performances

Three professional recording studios available to all music students

Mac-based music production/programming lab and PC-based music composition lab

Three soundproof practice rooms open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Degree Flexibility

Credits transfer to a Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts in Music at Lamar University and other four-year institutions

Up to 60-66 semester credit hours apply toward a bachelor's degree

Updated Aug 27, 9:43 PM

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