You would borrow a median $21,250 — about $242 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $49,652 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 2.1 years of the salary premium.
Be careful — the salary here takes noticeably longer than average to clear the debt.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Lamar University yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $21,250 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Lamar University takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $10,132 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University - Kingsville Texas | D | $22,934 | $51,450 | 1.9 yrs |
| Angelo State University Texas | D | $20,000 | $50,116 | 1.9 yrs |
| Stephen F. Austin State University Texas | D | $23,409 | $49,634 | 2.3 yrs |
| East Texas Baptist University Texas | D | $23,250 | $52,788 | 1.8 yrs |
| University of Texas at El Paso Texas | C | $18,000 | $50,923 | 1.6 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.