Lamar University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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8,150
students enrolled
117,000
alumni, as the college reports
5,633
degrees and certificates a year
37%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$9,366
average net price a year
Tuition $6,228 in state, $16,020 out of state
$47,077
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$49,652
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 37% | 2,094 |
| Business & management | 13% | 718 |
| Psychology | 10% | 559 |
| Health professions | 7% | 416 |
| Computer & information sciences | 7% | 371 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 4 | 63 | 24 |
The job market around Lamar University
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 education, business & management, psychology, which lead to academic (2 open), programs (2 open), finance (2 open), sales (24 open), operations (21 open), marketing (1 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
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Lamar University?
- Lamar University enrolls about 8,150 students and is a public 4-year institution in Beaumont, Texas. It awards about 5,633 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Lamar University?
- 37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Lamar University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,077 six years after entry and $49,652 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Lamar University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Lamar University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Lamar University?
- 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.
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