Lamar Institute of Technology: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Lamar Institute of Technology at a glance

• 3,055

  students enrolled

• 1,092

  degrees and certificates a year

• 31%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,866

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,920 in state, $12,000 out of state

• $35,573

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $38,991

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Lamar Institute of Technology reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Lamar Institute of Technology

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jefferson County, where the college is.

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• 111

  open professional jobs

• 12

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 6.3%

  unemployment in Jefferson County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $59,934

  median household income

  Jefferson County

• 31%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, engineering technologies, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (5 open), engineering (21 open), operations (21 open).

Hiring most: Bechtel (4), Lamar University (4), Sinclair (3), Bechtel Energy (2), Bechtel Plant Machinery (2), Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System (2), Cornerstone Resources (2), Five Below (2).

What they hire for: Sales (24), Engineering (21), Operations (21), Human Resources (12), Clinical (5), Legal (4). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Solutions: Southeast Texas.

• Workforce Solutions - Southeast TexasPort Arthur · 409-962-1236 · Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• Workforce Solutions Southeast TexasBeaumont · Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

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Common questions

How big is Lamar Institute of Technology?

Lamar Institute of Technology enrolls about 3,055 students and is a public 2-year institution in Beaumont, Texas. It awards about 1,092 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Lamar Institute of Technology?

31% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Lamar Institute of Technology graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,573 six years after entry and $38,991 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Lamar Institute of Technology offer AI or data science degrees?

Lamar Institute of Technology reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Lamar Institute of Technology?

111 open professional jobs are listed in Jefferson County, 12 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Bechtel has the most openings.