Lamar University
Beaumont, TX · Public · 8,150 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$54K
In-state tuition
$9K
Out-of-state tuition
$19K
Graduation rate
39%
Acceptance rate
86%
Median debt
$12K
Borrowing rate
40%
Earnings (all students)
$49K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Southwest |
| ZIP | 77705 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$22K
Federal aid / UG
$5K
Est. net price
$17K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1061 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 20.0 |
| First-year retention | 62% |
| SAT math (median) | 495 |
| Undergraduate composition | 38% White · 30% Black · 22% Hispanic · 5% Asian |
| Official website | www.lamar.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $83K | $19K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $73K | $25K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $71K | $24K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $68K | $23K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $44K | $22K |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | $41K | $25K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $38K | $20K |
| American Sign Language. | $38K | $21K |
| Social Work. | $38K | $26K |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $35K | $21K |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $35K | $24K |
| Sociology. | $34K | $31K |
Compare with similar colleges in — TX
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $13K | 85% | $15K | $78K |
| Lone Star College System | $3K | 19% | $6K | $44K |
| Dallas College | $3K | 24% | $6K | $45K |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $12K | 89% | $17K | $82K |
| Tarrant County College District | $2K | — | $5K | $46K |
| Houston City College | $2K | 17% | $9K | $42K |
| University of Houston | $10K | 66% | $13K | $68K |
| Texas State University | $11K | 55% | $13K | $61K |
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