Welcome to the College of Engineering
One of the oldest programs on campus, the College of Engineering helps keep Lamar University the hotbed of the oil and gas industry. Our professors maintain close ties to industry, preparing students for the workforce.
Academic Departments
The College of Engineering offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and certificates across the spectrum of engineering disciplines in five academic departments.
All five engineering programs at Lamar University are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. | More →
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Combining chemistry, physics, and engineering to produce or use chemicals, materials and related systems.Civil and Environmental
Engineering
Designing, constructing, and managing buildings, infrastructure and other projects. Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Creating digital and analog circuits, devices and systems for communications, computers, energy and much more. Industrial and Systems
Engineering
Improving integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment and energy. Mechanical
Engineering
Designing, developing, manufacturing and testing mechanical devices. College of Engineering News
Mechanical engineering professor honored with NASA Artemis Student Challenge Educator Award
Scholarships
Every year, the College of Engineering offers endowed scholarships valued at more than $4 million to eligible students.
Qualified graduate students receive out-of-state tuition waivers plus $1,000 per year general graduate scholarships. Highly qualified students receive assistantships with tuition waivers.
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Engineering Salaries
Lamar Univeristy is ranked #3 Best Engineering School for Return on Investment by Payscale.com
Nationally, median salaries for engineers include:| Chemical | $112,100 |
| Civil | $95,890 |
| Computer | $138,080 |
| Electrical | $106,950 |
| Industrial | $99,380 |
| Mechanical | $99,159 |
Our co-op programs allow you to alternate college study with paid on-the-job training related to your major. Get more info →
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