Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 37.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 37.2%
- Retention Rate
- 61.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $49,652
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 44.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $225/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $75,989 | $52,728 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $73,446 | $27,500 |
| Engineering, General. | Master | $71,015 | |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,015 | $19,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $68,975 | $20,014 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $64,773 | $18,301 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,005 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $60,771 | $29,799 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $60,061 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $57,318 | $36,553 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $55,964 | $21,297 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $55,819 | $20,500 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master | $53,454 | $20,500 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $53,441 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $52,191 | $29,355 |
Outcomes Overview
Lamar graduates carry a median debt of $21,250, which equals about 43% of their first-year earnings of $49,652. Monthly loan payments of $225 consume roughly 5% of gross income, below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong engineering programs funnel graduates into Texas's booming petrochemical and energy sectors around Beaumont's industrial corridor. Employment rates hit 95.7% within six months of graduation. However, the 37% graduation rate means many students accumulate debt without completing degrees. Median earnings climb to $59,428 by year five, improving the debt-to-income picture over time. For students who finish their programs, Lamar offers a strong return on investment given Texas's low tuition costs.