by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Lamar University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Lamar University among the top schools in the country for engineering, placing at #285 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 285 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Texas | 17 of 49 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 26 of 74 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in engineering at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 175 |
| Master’s | 161 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
The engineering area of study at Lamar University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, Lamar University conferred 175 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Lamar University is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 17 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 25 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 293 |
Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Lamar University earn a median of $94,873 a year. This is higher than $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lamar University, engineering students borrow a median amount of $23,842 in student loans. This is below $26,988, the typical median for all majors at Lamar University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,068 |
| Fees | $2,677 | $2,677 |
Learn more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 74% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University were White. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Lamar University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 161 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 4 |
