Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Lamar University ranks among other schools offering degrees in education.
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Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Lamar University report a median salary of $69,861 a year. This is higher than $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,068 |
| Fees | $2,677 | $2,677 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of education master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Lamar University were White. Approximately 53% 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 master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 229 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 300 |
| White | 663 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 48 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at Lamar University are White. Roughly 49% 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 doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at Lamar University.
The education program at Lamar University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 1,250 |
| Special Education | 492 |
| Instructional Media Design | 165 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2 |