Trade and career programs at Lamar Institute of Technology
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Certificate | 106 | n/a | $40,155 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 61 | $52,737 | $52,577 | $10,500 |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 51 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 39 | $33,058 | $37,532 | $14,750 |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 22 | $59,497 | $62,722 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Lamar Institute of Technology cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $2,844 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $16,028 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $9,860 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $9,514 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $8,759 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,824 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,102 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,763 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 38% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 68% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $46,826 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $14,618 in federal student loans.
- 28% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lamar Institute of Technology cost?
Tuition and fees are $2,844 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $9,860 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Lamar Institute of Technology?
38% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Lamar Institute of Technology graduates earn?
Dental assisting and hygiene associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $59,497 one year after finishing.
Is Lamar Institute of Technology accredited?
Lamar Institute of Technology is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Texas Healthtech Institute, Beaumont: $12,100 a year
- St Philip's College, San Antonio: $3,412 a year
- Texas State Technical College, Waco: $8,544 a year
- Midland College, Midland: $3,180 a year
- Lee College, Baytown: $2,520 a year
- The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, Houston: $18,400 a year
More: all trade schools in Texas · Lamar Institute of Technology on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.