#769
World rank
81.7%
Acceptance rate
1923
Established
14,506
Students
Public
Type
Careers & placements
Lamar University provides career support services to assist students with employment and internship opportunities:
- Location Advantage: Located in the Gulf Coast industrial hub, LU has strong industry connections with regional energy, petrochemical, healthcare, and engineering firms.
- Career Center: Offers career fairs, resume workshops, mock interviews, and job search databases through the Handshake platform.
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT) & OPT: International students in STEM and business fields regularly participate in internships and post-graduation Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the United States.