Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX 77705
About Lamar Institute of Technology
Lamar Institute of Technology is a public community college in Beaumont, Texas, serving roughly 3,055 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,866 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,844. Student demographics in federal data include White (38.6%) and Black or African American (30.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Lamar Institute of Technology charges about 0.5× the national public median tuition ($2,844).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is about 0.3×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 31.39%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,991.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Lamar Institute of Technology is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 603% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Institute of Technology | $2,844 | $13,866 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Lamar Institute of Technology really?
Key findings
- Lamar Institute of Technology charges about 0.5× the national public median tuition ($2,844).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is about 0.3×.
Lamar Institute of Technology tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $2,844
Finding Lamar Institute of Technology charges about 0.5× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $2,844. That is about 0.5× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Texas median ($9,940), sticker tuition is about 0.3×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.2×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Lamar Institute of Technology versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Lamar Institute of Technology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Lamar Institute of Technology is $13,866.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $13,866 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $5,835 above the Texas median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $4,182 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Lamar Institute of Technology, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Lamar Institute of Technology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Lamar Institute of Technology—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$2,844
Out-of-state tuition
$12,924
Avg. net price
$13,866
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $12,877 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,207 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,622 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,451 |
| $110,001+ | $18,932 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $11,376. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Lamar Institute of Technology is known for
Top program completions
- Welding Technology/Welder113
- Chemical Technology/Technician103
- General Studies79
- Criminal Justice/Police Science74
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician60
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Lamar Institute of Technology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Lamar Institute of Technology is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Lamar Institute of Technology.
Campus
Location
Beaumont, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 77705
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 23% below the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Size
Enrollment
3,055
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 6,956
- Full-time share
- 42%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$13,076
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 26.39%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Lamar Institute of Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lamar Institute of Technology was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lamar Institute of Technology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,065 | $12,489 | $9,942 |
| 2014 | $4,220 | $12,644 | $9,498 |
| 2015 | $4,401 | $13,761 | $9,636 |
| 2016 | $4,534 | $14,326 | $9,673 |
| 2017 | $4,689 | $14,649 | $9,767 |
| 2018 | $4,743 | $14,703 | $6,864 |
| 2019 | $3,602 | $13,730 | $6,904 |
| 2020 | $3,602 | $12,338 | $8,484 |
| 2021 | $2,844 | $12,636 | $7,086 |
| 2022 | $2,844 | $12,636 | $8,563 |
| 2023 | $2,844 | $12,924 | $8,167 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Lamar Institute of Technology reported total enrollment of about 3,055 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (38.6%), Black or African American (30.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (24.4%). About 26.39% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
42.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lamar Institute of Technology in 2024 is 3,055 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,956 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
22.50% 100% Completion Time
31.39% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.50% of students graduating from Lamar Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 90% male / 10% female
- Chemical Technology/Technician: 74% male / 26% female
- General Studies: 24% male / 76% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Lamar Institute of Technology graduates earn a median of $38,991 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Lamar Institute of Technology.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $38,991. Median federal loan debt: $13,076. Average net price used in cost models: $13,866.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Lamar Institute of Technology graduates report median earnings of $38,991 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Lamar Institute of Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (35 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Lamar Institute of Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Lamar Institute of Technology graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Lamar Institute of Technology—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$7.4M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Texas median 0.21× the median ($35.8M)
- Southwest median 0.32× the median ($23.2M)
- U.S. median 0.28× the median ($26.4M)
- Texas median 0.20× the median ($13,085)
- Southwest median 0.26× the median ($10,113)
- U.S. median 0.22× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 34.4%
- Texas median 25.6 pp below median (60.1%)
- Southwest median 25.3 pp below median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 23.5 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,964
- Texas median 0.83× the median ($7,150)
- Southwest median 0.84× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 0.78× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,095
- Texas median near the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 0.89× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.70× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Lamar Institute of Technology at a glance
Lamar Institute of Technology
Lamar Institute of Technology is a public institution in Beaumont, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Welding Technology/WelderChemical Technology/TechnicianGeneral Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian38.6%Black or African American30.3%Hispanic or Latino24.4%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Lamar Institute of Technology
Other campuses in Beaumont, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lamar Institute of Technology located?
Lamar Institute of Technology is located in Beaumont, TX.
What is Lamar Institute of Technology's tuition?
Lamar Institute of Technology tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $2,844 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $13,866 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Lamar Institute of Technology cost?
Reported tuition is $2,844 and average net price is $13,866 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,178 annually.
What explains Lamar Institute of Technology's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($13,866), completion (31.4% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($38,991). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Lamar Institute of Technology?
Lamar Institute of Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,956 students, White (38.6%), Black or African American (30.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lamar Institute of Technology?
About 49.0% of students at Lamar Institute of Technology are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lamar Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings are $35,573 six years after entry and $38,991 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lamar Institute of Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lamar Institute of Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,076.
Is Lamar Institute of Technology public or private?
Lamar Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Beaumont, TX.
Is Lamar Institute of Technology an HBCU?
No. Lamar Institute of Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lamar Institute of Technology a tribal college?
No. Lamar Institute of Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.