Lamar Institute of Technology
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Our alumni earn a larger salary than students from any two-year school in Texas.

If you want tomorrow’s career, enroll at Lamar Institute of Technology today.

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Programs

Lamar Institute of Technology offers more than 50 degree and certificate programs–in fields including healthcare, energy, technology and public safety.

Healthcare and Sciences

Work in the health sector in a field such as Sonography, Dental Hygiene or Pharmacy.

General Education

Take a variety of courses to broaden your education or earn credits for a transfer degree.

Business

Get a degree or certificate in a field such as Office Management, Web Design & Development or Real Estate.

Industrial and Engineering Technology

Find success in an industrial field such as Process Operating, Instrumentation and Utility Line Technology.

Workforce & Continuing Education

Further your career or develop a new skill in workforce classes, including corporate training and the Safety Awareness Institute.

Public Service and Safety

Prepare for a career in the public sector by studying to be a Paramedic, work in Homeland Security or Forensic Science.

Manufacturing and Trades Technology

Launch a successful career in HVAC, Plumbing and Welding.

What’s Happening on Campus

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Summer I: Last day for students to drop Summer I classes and receive a refund. 4th Class Day (Census Day).
Summer I: Last day for students to drop or withdraw WITHOUT academic penalty; last day for students to petition to audit a class.
Last day for students to notify the department of their major of their intent to graduate and to schedule a degree plan audit.
Summer III: Last day for students to drop classes and receive a refund. 12th Class Day (Census Day)
Emancipation Day in Texas (campus closed).
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LATEST NEWS

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Lamar Institute of Technology Celebrates Largest Graduating Class At Spring 2026 Commencement

Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) celebrated the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. This marks the largest graduating class in LIT’s history. Throughout the event, 911 awards, comprising of 372 associate degrees, 520 certificates and 19 core completers recognitions, were handed out to a total of 840 graduates,...
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LIT Launches Partnership with Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) and Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) have established a new undergraduate co-enrollment partnership designed to expand educational opportunities and support student success beginning with the Fall 2026 admission cycle.  The program, called Bearkat...
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Coker receives TSUS Polk County Center Foundation Scholarship

Lamar Institute of Technology Emergency Medical Technician student Brayden Coker has been awarded the Polk County Center (PCC) Foundation Scholarship, supported by the Polk County Higher Education and Technology Foundation. Coker is enrolled in the...
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LIT Receives $354,853 JET Grant for Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Training

Beaumont, Texas — Lamar Institute of Technology received a $354,853 grant in 2025 from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) through its Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant program to support workforce training in advanced...
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Lamar Institute of Technology Students Earn 20 Medals at State SkillsUSA Conference

Thirty-eight students from Lamar Institute of Technology competed at the 2026 state SkillsUSA Conference held April 8-11 in Corpus Christi, bringing home a total of 20 medals. The group won nine gold, eight silver and three...

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Lamar Institute of Technology welcomes any student committed to education and personal improvement. Here are tools to help you begin your journey.

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