Lamar Institute of Technology

Lamar Institute of Technology is a public community college located in Beaumont, TX. It offers 72 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 6 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,844 for Texas residents and $12,924 for out-of-state students at Lamar Institute of Technology. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($6,796) of public community colleges in Texas.
It has 5,680 students that are higher than the average population (2,943 students) of community colleges in Texas. In addition, 1,839 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of Texas community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $45,900.
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Academic Overview

Lamar Institute of Technology is a 2-4 years, public school located in Beaumont, Texas.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,844 for Texas residents and $12,924 for other students on average. It offers 72 degree programs through 40 Certificate, 32 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 6 programs (4 Certificate, 2 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address855 E Lavaca, Beaumont, TX
Phone409-880-8321
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,844
Out-of-State$12,924
Student Population »5,680 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »31%
Transfer-out Rate9%
Retention Rate68% (Full-time)
53% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$7,109
Students to Faculty22:1 (4.55%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$45,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,844 for Texas residents and $12,924 for out-of-state students at Lamar Institute of Technology. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($6,796) over public community colleges in Texas.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Lamar Institute of Technology. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,844$12,924
Books & Supplies$2,707
Off-Campus Living Costs$18,097
Average Financial Aid$7,109
Cost of Attendance$23,648$33,728
After Financial Aid$16,539$26,619
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$45,900
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Lamar Institute of Technology$2,844$12,924
Public Community Colleges in Texas$4,347$6,796
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Lamar Institute of Technology offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 6 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 4 Certificate, 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs42NOT OFFERED
Total Programs4032NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Analysis/AnalystNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist28 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Teacher Education, Multiple LevelsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Instrumentation Technology/Technician3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 56 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems TechnologyNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 71 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 39 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Chemical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 96 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Public AdministrationNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/InstallerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Lineworker31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/PlumberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder83 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 24 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/Management26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,680 students at Lamar Institute of Technology including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,977 male students and 2,510 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,4871,3873,100
Male Students1,9777271,250
Female Students2,5106601,850

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Lamar Institute of Technology, there are 4,808 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,668 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,202 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,466 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,808
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,202
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,466
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,140
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