Lamar University

Online Master of Engineering Management

At a Glance

State

Texas

Cost

In-State: ~$530/cr | OOS: ~$958/cr (Fall 2026/Spring 2027 official bursar rates including all fees for 3-credit enrollment)

Degree

Master's

GRE Required

Optional (not required; encouraged for international applicants)

Type

Public · Not-for-profit

US News Ranking

National 395-435

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About the program

Lamar University offers the Master of Engineering Management for engineers, technologists, and technical professionals who want to pair engineering expertise with management, leadership, and project execution skills. The program is listed as online and on-campus and the curriculum is listed as 30 credit hours. Students can use areas such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering to compare fit.

Program Overview

Format: Online and On-Campus
Credits: 30
Duration: Typically 1–2 years
Cost: $28,740

Program Highlights

STEM-designated — OPT eligible for international graduates. Highly flexible (7 of 10 courses are electives). Software tools taught include Python, SQL, SAP, Tableau, P6, Fusion 360, PLC Programming. Most full-time students offered department scholarships with in-state tuition.

The Online Experience

Internship enrollment available. Synchronizes coursework with industry and job market needs. Strong AI, data science, and advanced manufacturing course offerings.

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours	30
Delivery Format	Online and On-Campus
Max Duration to Complete	Typically 1–2 years
Term Type	Semester

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Tuition & Financial Aid

~$958 all-in (non-resident, Fall 2026/Spring 2027, 3 credits: $2,873.05 ÷ 3 from official bursar page)

Per Credit · OOS/Online

Total Credits

$28,740

Total · OOS/Online

In-state residents:~$530 all-in (resident, Fall 2026/Spring 2027, 3 credits: $1,589.05 ÷ 3 from official bursar page) per credit~$15,900 (30 credits × ~$530 resident all-in; Fall 2026/Spring 2027) total program cost

Financial aid and scholarships may be available for qualified students. Contact admissions for more details.

Why Choose Lamar University?

30 Credit Hours

The curriculum runs 30 credits, typically completed in 1–2 years.

In-State Savings

Texas residents pay $530 per credit versus $958 for out-of-state and online students.

Ranked University

U.S. News & World Report ranks Lamar University #395–435 among National Universities.

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