by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Lamar University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Lamar University as a strong choice for family, consumer & human sciences, ranked #361 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools | 361 of 495 |
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Texas | 29 of 34 |
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 44 of 59 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in family, consumer & human sciences at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 98 |
This family, consumer & human sciences area of study at Lamar University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 111 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 18 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lamar University handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in family, consumer & human sciences.
Lamar University ranks competitively among schools offering family, consumer & human sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lamar University earn a median of $39,366 a year. This is lower than $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lamar University, family, consumer & human sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,482 in student loans. This is lower than $26,988, the typical 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 |
Read more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 3% of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The largest share of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University are White. Roughly 43% 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 family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Lamar University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 98 |
