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Engineering Technologies at Lamar University
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Lamar University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lamar University is in Beaumont, TX.
Online Class Availability at Lamar University
Distance learning is available at Lamar University. Of 17,772 students, 10,722 (60%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,507 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Lamar University
Those who finish Lamar University’s Engineering Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $55,964 |
| 3 years | $68,504 |
| 4 years | $80,134 |
| 5 years | $79,275 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Lamar University report median earnings of $80,134, compared with $62,210 for all Lamar University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Lamar University comes in at $37,672.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Lamar University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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