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Lamar University College of Engineering tops lists for best value degree programs for 2019-20
The College of Engineering ranked twice on a list of top degree programs by intelligent.com. LU's online Industrial Engineering program was ranked as one of the top online engineering degrees overall, and the Electrical Engineering program was named one of the best of its kind. The Masters in Engineering Management Degree also nabbed a spot on the list, winning mention for best specialization options.
The Center for Midstream Management and Science hosted a Kickoff Symposium on November 21.
Dr. James Henry, associate professor of Chemical Engineering, awarded grant funding for a flow cytometer on the LU campus.
Dr. Qin Qian, associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, secures funding for two grants to study flood patterns in Southeast Texas.
Letter from the Dean on Tropical Storm Imelda
Lamar University BS in Industrial Engineering ranked #9 for Most Affordable Online Engineering Degrees by Bachelors Degree Center.
Lamar University announces the new Center for Midstream Management and Science.
The College of Engineering was recently reaccredited by ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
Dr. Xuejun Fan, Mechanical Engineering was awarded TSUS Regent's Professor Award.
Every year, the College of Engineering offers a number of endowed scholarships valued at more than $4 million to eligible students.
▶︎ Prospective Student Scholarships
For first time college students
▶︎ Current Student Scholarships
For current undergraduates
For priority consideration for Lamar University scholarships, apply no later than February 1.
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Graduate Program
The College of Engineering welcomes all graduate student applicants. Qualified graduate students are offered out-of-state tuition waivers plus $1000/year general graduate scholarships. Highly qualified students are offered assistantships with tuition waivers. Please see the individual program pages for more information.
College of Engineering at Lamar University ranks 20th as one of the best engineering schools in the country according to bestvalueschools.com
Payscale.com ranks Lamar 5th of best engineering schools for return on investment and 2nd best for average alumni salaries.
Participating in a co-op program allows you to alternate semesters of college study with periods of paid on-the-job training related to your major.
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Median Annual Wages
Chemical - $104,910
Civil - $86,640
Electrical - $99,070
Industrial - $87,040
Mechanical - $87,370
* Bureau of Labor Statistics
