Budding engineers quickly feel at home at Lamar University (LU). Its College of Engineering is home to countless innovative minds ready to impart valuable knowledge or collaborate to spark a difference in society. They are housed within five academic departments: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Within these divisions, comprehensive bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees are offered to 1,313 undergraduate students, 227 master’s students and 70 doctoral students. While programmes are rigorous, there is still have plenty of time to gain hands-on knowledge outside of classrooms as well. The College focuses on the importance of experiential learning — an approach that’s led to many students getting numerous job opportunities through co-op and internship programmes.

At LU, outstanding outcomes are plenty for both students and graduates.

At LU, outstanding outcomes are plenty for both students and graduates. These success stories are proof.

Relevant knowledge, stellar ROI

Payscale.com ranked Lamar University third nationwide and first in the State of Texas for return on investment for engineering majors in 2021. With graduates thriving across the US and beyond, it’s little wonder why the institution is trusted by learners and acclaimed in the engineering industry.

However, prestige has never stopped it from being uniquely accessible. For instance, qualified graduate students are offered out-of-state tuition waivers plus US$1,000 a year in general graduate scholarships. Meanwhile, highly qualified students are offered assistantships with tuition waivers.