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Industrial Production Technology at Lamar University

Beaumont, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $84,746/yr (41% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (27% exposed)

Job Market Large (69,900 openings/yr)

ROI 21.5x earnings multiple (10.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 48 Industrial Production Technologies programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Industrial Production Technology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$758K	$746K	$683K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.8x	21.5x	19.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.3x	10.1x	9.2x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	53%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	71	70

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,760

Out-of-state: $73,928 (10.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,716

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,297

3.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$79,275

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

At $84,746 per year, Industrial Production Technology graduates from Lamar University significantly outpace the $60,266 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

With a 21.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Industrial Production Technology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $21,297 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Lamar University ranks #2 among 48 Industrial Production Technology programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

About Lamar University

With 86% of applicants admitted, Lamar University prioritizes broad access, serving 7,945 students in Beaumont, TX. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr

Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians $77,180/yr

Industrial engineering technologists and technicians $64,790/yr

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 71/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Industrial Production Technology at Lamar University?

At 71/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Is Lamar University one of the best schools for Industrial Production Technology?

Among 48 Industrial Production Technology programs, Lamar University's #2 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →