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Lamar Institute of Technology
Lamar Institute of Technology
BEAUMONT, TX . 2 Year 4.1
#553 in Best Colleges in America
855 E LAVACA BEAUMONT, TX 77705

Overview

Lamar Institute of Technology is located in Beaumont, Texas, and is a public technical college affiliated with the University of Texas System. The school offers more than 50 degree and certificate programs covering fields such as health sciences, technology, business, and public service. LIT is renowned for its high employment rate and high salary returns, with graduates earning the highest salaries among two-year colleges in Texas. The college emphasizes hands-on learning and has recently established an Advanced Technology Center, offering emerging courses in mechatronics, electrical technology, and robotics to meet industry demands. Additionally, LIT has established close partnerships with local businesses and institutions to provide students with internship and employment opportunities. The college's mission is to prepare tomorrow's workforce through innovative teaching and learning.

Rankings

  • 121

    #121 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 1

    #1 1 in Best Community Colleges in Texas

  • Best Community Colleges in America 121 of 922

Academics

  • BProfessors
  • B+Value
  • BDiversity
  • ASafety
  • AStudent Life
  • BLocation

Majors

  • Lab Technician
    118 Graduates
  • Instrumentation Technician
    82 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    71 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    56 Graduates
  • Computer Systems Technician
    33 Graduates
  • Fire Science and Fire Fighting
    33 Graduates
  • Medical Records Technician
    32 Graduates
  • Biology
    30 Graduates
  • Culinary Arts and Food Service
    28 Graduates
  • Dental Hygiene
    28 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    3
  • Online Associates Programs
    2
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,896
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    63%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    29%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,387 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    3,100
  • Undergrads Over 25
    23%
  • Pell Grant
    41%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    21:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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