General Mechanical Engineering at Lamar University
If you are interested in studying General Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Lamar University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lamar University is located in Beaumont, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 52 general mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Lamar University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lamar University
Online coursework is an option at Lamar University. Of 17,772 students, 10,722 (60%) studied exclusively online and 4,507 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Mechanical Engineering graduates at Lamar University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Mechanical Engineering graduates at Lamar University are 19% women (10) and 81% men (42).
General Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Lamar University
Among the 52 bachelor’s general mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Lamar University, 19% were women (10) and 81% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Lamar University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of General Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Lamar University, above the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish General Mechanical Engineering program at Lamar University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Fuel Cell Engineers | $137,020 |
| Automotive Engineers | $107,733 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Cost Estimators | $80,966 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $79,543 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $63,328 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.