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Lamar Institute of Technology, also referred to as LIT, is situated in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Originally, it was part of Lamar University which was founded in 1946 as the Division of Vocations. It became a separate institution in the year 1995. LIT offers degrees and certificates in several areas of study including public service and safety, workforce training, technology, allied health and sciences, business technologies, and general education and developmental studies. Distance education options are also available.
Lamar Institute of Technology's students participate in sports such as basketball, racquetball, table tennis, volleyball, badminton, floor hockey, and indoor soccer. LIT is also home to a number of student organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, and Lamar Alive.
Lamar Institute Of Technology is in a medium-sized city, in Beaumont, TX. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Lamar Institute Of Technology earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include engineering technician, security and law enforcement, and science and laboratory technician.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Lamar Institute Of Technology offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at Lamar Institute Of Technology are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 2,590 students (1,723 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Lamar Institute Of Technology
855 E Lavaca
Beaumont, TX 77705
General Phone: (409) 880-8321
http://www.lit.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 109 | instrumentation tech, drafting, computer systems tech, HVAC tech, occupational safety tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 98 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 70 | chemical tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 63 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Business And Management | 42 | business management, accounting technology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 35 | diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 26 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 25 | welding, machinist |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | public administration, child care provider, child care management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer and info science |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 11 | institutional food workers |
| Construction Trades | 11 | lineworker |
| Medical Administration | 10 | medical records tech |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 6 | real estate |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | EMT paramedic |
Number of programs and degrees for Lamar Institute Of Technology in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 396 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 83 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 64 | 5 |
In 2007, Lamar Institute Of Technology had a total enrollment of 2,590 students (1,723 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Beaumont, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,079 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,751 |
| Books and supplies | $ 986 |
Financial Aid:
Lamar Institute Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3627300)
Lamar Institute Of Technology has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 35 | $44,055 | 39 | $44,650 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $44,055 | 39 | $44,650 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Public Administration
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lamar Institute Of Technology Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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