Is Lamar University worth it?
Lamar University is a public, four-year institution in Beaumont, Texas (midsize city). It awarded 5,971 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in educational leadership and administration, business administration and management and special education and teaching.
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Federal context for Lamar University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$56,267
Median earnings 4 years after
$66,816
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,652
Average net price
$9,366
Completion rate
37%
Completions (2024)
5,971
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
8,150
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $64,212 | $70,026 | 1,098 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Graduate certificate | $67,253 | $73,046 | 573 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $61,726 | $66,540 | 329 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $77,946 | $93,709 | 204 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $46,064 | $54,116 | 179 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $43,524 | $50,753 | 157 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $52,271 | $60,234 | 155 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | $64,005 | $66,550 | 139 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $60,177 | $64,598 | 89 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $60,274 | $63,452 | 86 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $77,018 | $109,579 | 86 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $68,359 | $97,159 | 85 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | $89,648 | $105,682 | 67 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $43,707 | $54,509 | 63 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $32,556 | $49,746 | 60 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 770 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 526 |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's | 484 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Post-bacc certificate | 428 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 327 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 324 |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | 271 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 206 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 167 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Post-bacc certificate | 162 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 54% | 26,037 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 12% | 5,949 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 3,360 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 2,315 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 1,889 |
| Public Administration | 3% | 1,439 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2% | 1,182 |
| Construction | 2% | 1,019 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lamar University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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