by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Lamar University compares to other colleges that offer food, nutrition & related services.
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Lamar University is a solid choice among schools offering food, nutrition & related services. Specifically, it ranked #57 out of 73 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Lamar University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in food, nutrition & related services.
Food, Nutrition & Related Services graduates with a 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.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lamar University, food, nutrition & related services students borrow a median amount of $21,482 in student loans. This is below $26,988, the typical median for all majors at Lamar University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,068 |
| Fees | $2,677 | $2,677 |
Learn more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of food, nutrition & related services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of food, nutrition & related services bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University are White. Approximately 46% 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 food, nutrition & related services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 14% of food, nutrition & related services master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of food, nutrition & related services master’s degree graduates at Lamar University were White. Approximately 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 master’s in food, nutrition & related services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the food, nutrition & related services majors at Lamar University.
This food, nutrition & related services program at Lamar University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 98 |
| Human Nutrition | 12 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 1 |
Lamar University conferred 98 degrees in foods, nutrition, and wellness studies, general recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Lamar University conferred 12 degrees in human nutrition recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
Lamar University awarded 1 completion in foodservice systems administration/management recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).