How much money do Lamar Institute of Technology graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $38,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $46,700 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Lamar Institute of Technology graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Physical Science Technologies/Technicians with a median starting salary of $55,300 followed by Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians paying $53,300 and Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates who have a median starting income of $49,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Lamar Institute of Technology graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $55,300 |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $53,300 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $49,200 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $41,600 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $37,000 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $32,700 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=441760 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Lamar Institute of Technology.