by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Lamar University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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Lamar University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies. More specifically it was ranked #678 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #40 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Lamar University awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lamar University report a median salary of $35,050 a year. This is lower than $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Lamar University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $25,669 in student loans. This is lower than $26,988, the typical median for all majors at Lamar University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,068 |
| Fees | $2,677 | $2,677 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University were White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & media studies majors at Lamar University.
This communication & media studies program at Lamar University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 45 |
Lamar University granted 45 degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).