The College has five academic departments: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees are offered in each of the five departments. The College is thankful to have amazing faculty, staff and students as we move into a new era of growth, prosperity and industry partnerships.College of Engineering students have numerous employment opportunities during and after graduation. Through our co-op and internship program, we consistently see high demand for our highly trained, job-ready graduates. The college remains steadfast in our commitment to provide a state-leading return on the educational investment, and to assist them in their employment.
All of our 15 master's degree options now offer 4+1 pathways, and we are offering six new certificates that students can take as part of their degree program or as a standalone certificate for nondegree seeking students. Find more information about 4+1s and certificates.
One of our trademarks is the high return on investment of our engineering education. Payscale.com ranked Lamar University 3rd nationwide and 1st in the State of Texas for return on investment for engineering majors in 2021.
Our faculty members continually strive for professional excellence as demonstrated by:
Our research expenditures average $2.5 million a year. Many of our projects are associated with our five research centers. Research funding sources include the National Science Foundation, the National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine, the State of Texas, ports and marine terminals, and engineering and manufacturing companies in the Southeast Texas area.Our Office of Outreach and Student Services assists the community by providing outreach and enrichment opportunities. Each year the college hosts 6th-11th grade students through our Lamar Introduction to Engineering summer camp, ChemE camp, and Project Engineer summer program. Participants get the opportunity to engage in fun and exciting experiments while being introduced to the different fields of engineering.At Lamar University, we offer the opportunities and attention of a private university, at the expense of a public institution. Our motto is "Imagine it. Design it. Build it. Improve it." We invite you to come join our programs and take the first steps to achieving your career dreams and aspirations.We have several exciting new and very significant initiatives on the horizon, so please check the college website frequently, contact us, or stop by Cherry Engineering Building, Room 2000.