Lamar Institute of Technology is a public community college located in Beaumont, TX. It offers 72 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 6 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Lamar Institute of Technology is $2,844 for Texas residents and $12,924 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Texas public community colleges' average ($7,199).

The school has 4,808 students, which is higher than Texas community collleges' average (3,006). In addition, 1,202 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (20 to 1) of Texas community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Lamar Institute of Technology. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,844$12,924
Books & Supplies$2,707
Off-Campus Living Costs$18,097
Average Financial Aid$5,342
Cost of Attendance$23,648$33,728
After Financial Aid$18,306$28,386
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Lamar Institute of Technology$2,844$12,924
Public Community Colleges in Texas$4,332$7,199
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Lamar Institute of Technology offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs42NOT OFFERED
Total Programs4032NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Analysis/AnalystNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist28 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Institutional Food WorkersNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Teacher Education, Multiple LevelsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Instrumentation Technology/Technician3 completers
56 completers
NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems TechnologyNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services Management NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 71 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 39 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Chemical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 96 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Public AdministrationNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer NOT OFFERED
Lineworker31 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder83 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/Management26 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)2 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management 29 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,808 students at Lamar Institute of Technology including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,977 male students and 2,510 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,4871,3873,100
Male Students1,9777271,250
Female Students2,5106601,850

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 4,808 total students, 2,668 students enrolled through distance learning (1,202 students enrolled exclusively and 1,466 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,808
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,202
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,466
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,140

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Lamar Institute of Technology.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address855 E Lavaca, Beaumont, TX
Phone409-880-8321
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,844
Out-of-State$12,924
Student Population »4,808 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »27%
Transfer-out Rate10%
Retention Rate58% (Full-time)
48% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,342
Students to Faculty20:1 (5.00%)