Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, Texas · Public · 3,055 undergraduates
All 8 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 49 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,877 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,207 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,622 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,451 |
| $110k and up | $18,932 |
| All families (average) | $13,866 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $90,820 | +$56,011 | clears the bar | $13,769 | 0.2 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $88,476 | +$53,667 | clears the bar | $10,650 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $52,577 | +$17,768 | clears the bar | $12,494 | 0.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $76,188 | +$41,379 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,532 | +$2,723 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $68,097 | +$33,288 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $62,722 | +$27,913 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,155 | +$5,346 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 31% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.