Lamar Institute of Technology

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,920

15.8% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$7,627

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.27%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,487

30.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

27.1%

148 Graduates

About

Lamar Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Lamar Institute of Technology were Chemical Technology (116 degrees awarded), Instrumentation Technology (81 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (71 degrees).

In 2021, 862 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lamar Institute of Technology. 47.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (392 degrees), 1.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (225 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lamar Institute of Technology is $1,920, which is $−6,048 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Lamar Institute of Technology is $1,920, which is $−6,048 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,627.

In 2021, 41% of undergraduate students attending Lamar Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,920

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Lamar Institute of Technology was $1,920. The cost of tuition at Lamar Institute of Technology is $−6,048 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lamar Institute of Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,627

2021 Value

52.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lamar Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,627. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lamar Institute of Technology grew by 52.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lamar Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,691

Room and Board

$973

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lamar Institute of Technology was of $5,691 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.39% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $973. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.46% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lamar Institute of Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Lamar Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 10.9% with respect to 2020, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lamar Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.27%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lamar Institute of Technology was 1.27%, which represents 5 out of the 393 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lamar Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 4,487 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lamar Institute of Technology is 1,387 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,100. This means that 30.9% of students enrolled at Lamar Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lamar Institute of Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.9% White, 30.1% Black or African American, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.82% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 3.25% Asian, 1% Two or More Races, and 0.513% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lamar Institute of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.8%), followed by White Female (20.9%) and Black or African American Female (15.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lamar Institute of Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,487 students. The full-time enrollment at Lamar Institute of Technology is 1,387 and the part-time enrollment is 3,100. This means that 30.9% of students enrolled at Lamar Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lamar Institute of Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lamar Institute of Technology was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Lamar Institute of Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lamar Institute of Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,568 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,352 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,047 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lamar Institute of Technology is 34.9% White, 30.1% Black or African American, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.82% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 3.25% Asian, 1% Two or More Races, and 0.513% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 38 fewer women than men received degrees from Lamar Institute of Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lamar Institute of Technology is white (392 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (225 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Lamar Institute of Technology is Chemical Technology (116 degrees awarded), followed by Instrumentation Technology (81 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (71 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lamar Institute of Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (118 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (182 degrees), and Protective Services (89 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamar Institute of Technology are Police officers (125,570 people), Other managers (78,194 people), Construction managers (43,538 people), Software developers (35,080 people), and Probation officers & correctional treatment specialists (31,493 people).

The most specialized majors at Lamar Institute of Technology in 2021 are Science Technologies (118 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (182 degrees), Protective Services (89 degrees), Construction (19 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (33 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamar Institute of Technology are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physician assistants, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Lamar Institute of Technology are Science Technologies (118 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (182 degrees), Protective Services (89 degrees), Construction (19 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (33 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamar Institute of Technology are Justice, public order, & safety activities (300,188 people), Construction (117,879 people), Elementary & secondary schools (64,875 people), Computer Systems Design (59,123 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (39,505 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lamar Institute of Technology.

Most Common (2021)

Chemical Technology
116 degree-majors awarded
Instrumentation Technology
81 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
71 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Lamar Institute of Technology was Chemical Technology with 116 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Lamar Institute of Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

450

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

412

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 450 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar Institute of Technology, which is 1.09 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (412).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lamar Institute of Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar Institute of Technology in Chemical Technology, which is 2.19 times more than the 37 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar Institute of Technology in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.22 times more than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 18% of students graduating from Lamar Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (47.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lamar Institute of Technology is Male and White (47.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
392 degrees awarded
Black or African American
225 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
198 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lamar Institute of Technology is white (392 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (225 degrees).

0.58% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
226 degrees awarded
White Female
166 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
130 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lamar Institute of Technology is white male (226 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (166 degrees).

Operations

Lamar Institute of Technology has an endowment valued at nearly $7.47M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.4k (0.26%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Lamar Institute of Technology had a total salary expenditure of 33.3M. Lamar Institute of Technology employs 67 Instructors, 4 No academic ranks. Most academics at Lamar Institute of Technology are Female Instructor (39), Male Instructor (28), and Female No academic rank (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lamar Institute of Technology are: Management, with 24 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

Endowment

$7.47M

2021 Endowment

11.2%

growth from 2020

Lamar Institute of Technology has an endowment valued at about $7.47M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Lamar Institute of Technology grew 11.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.18M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lamar Institute of Technology (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.6M

2021 Salaries

7.53%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Lamar Institute of Technology paid a median of $12.6M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($33.3M) and a 7.53% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.87M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lamar Institute of Technology paid a total of $3.87M to 71 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lamar Institute of Technology were Instructor with 67 employees, and No academic rank with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lamar Institute of Technology were Management with 24 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lamar Institute of Technology was Female Instructor with 39 employees, Male Instructor with 28 employees, and Female No academic rank with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lamar Institute of Technology.