by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Lamar University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #14 out of 26 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 mechanical engineering, coming in at #252 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 252 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Texas | 16 of 29 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 of 43 |
The table below lists every degree level available for mechanical engineering at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lamar University conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Lamar University is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Lamar University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $93,563 a year. This is higher than $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Lamar University, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,988, the typical median for all majors at Lamar University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,068 |
| Fees | $2,677 | $2,677 |
Read more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 81% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University are White. About 42% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
