Lamar University has more than 100 programs of study to choose from. From our award-winning College of Business to our Master of Education programs, there's something for everyone. Lamar University's 15,000+ students take pride in their degree programs, and here's why in just a few highlights:
15,001 total enrollment
80,000+ Alumni and counting
6 academic colleges including the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Fine Arts & Communication and the Reaud Honors College.
60 different countries represented in the student body
71% Increase in enrollment over the past 10 years. (2005-2015)
17,309 degrees conferred in the last 5 years
Military Friendly School according to G.I. Jobs and Military Advanced Education, for serving the military with quality education at an affordable price
Named one of the most ethnically and economically diverse universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report
Recognized in 2015 as a STEM Jobs Approved College
Ranks in the TOP 10 percent of universities in the nation on the new Social Mobility Index, which recognizes schools that do the best job of helping disadvantaged students graduate and start their careers.
The Washington Post and Payscale.com recognized Lamar University's engineering students for being 2nd in the nation for mid-career earnings.
1 of 29 public universities nationally named a doctoral research university by the Carnegie Foundation
11th nationally for return on investment for engineering majors
13th in 2015-2016 listing of the "50 Best Online Graduate Programs" by MastersProgramsGuide.com
1st in the nation for online Master of Education programs by Top Masters in Education
3rd in the nation for "Best Online Masters in Nursing (M.S.N.) Programs" by College Choice
8th in the nation for most affordable online graduate school for master's degrees by BestMastersPrograms.org
