Lamar Institute Of Technology is in a medium-sized city, in Beaumont, Texas. 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, science and laboratory technician, and production trades.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Lamar Institute Of Technology offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Lamar Institute Of Technology, in 2005, had 2,711 students (1,818 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Lamar Institute Of Technology
855 E Lavaca
Beaumont, TX 77705
General Phone: (409) 880-8321
Admissions Phone: (409) 880-8321
Financial Aid Phone: (409) 880-2137
http://www.lit.edu
Lamar Institute Of Technology awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 110 | instrumentation tech, HVAC tech, computer systems tech, drafting, occupational safety tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 85 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 83 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, fire protection tech |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 50 | chemical tech |
| Business And Management | 44 | business management, accounting technology |
| Production Trades | 27 | welding, machinist |
| Medical Adminstration | 22 | medical records tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 22 | diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 17 | administrative assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | child care provider, public administration, child care management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer and info science |
| Construction Trades | 11 | lineworker |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 8 | real estate |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 3 | institutional food workers |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 2 | EMT paramedic |
Number of programs and degrees for Lamar Institute Of Technology in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 358 | 26 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 85 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 71 | 13 |
In 2005, Lamar Institute Of Technology had a total enrollment of 2,711 students (1,818 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 99% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Beaumont, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (409) 880-8321
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,642 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,824 |
| Books and supplies | $ 922 |
Financial Aid:
Lamar Institute Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3627300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (409) 880-2137
Lamar Institute Of Technology has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 37 | $42,988 | 34 | $41,947 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $42,988 | 34 | $41,947 |
*: 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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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 placement 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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