by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Lamar University compares to other colleges that offer health professions.
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Lamar University is a solid choice among schools offering health professions. Specifically, it ranked #647 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #40 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 40 |
| Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 40 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Texas | 40 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 40 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 40 |
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 53 |
| Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 53 |
| Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 53 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region | 53 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 53 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 53 |
| Best Value Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 66 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lamar University conferred 215 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lamar University report a median salary of $64,254 a year. This is above $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Lamar University, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $26,232 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Learn more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University were White. Roughly 41% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at Lamar University are White. Roughly 38% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the health professions majors at Lamar University.
This health professions program at Lamar University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 214 |
| Nursing | 181 |
| Public Health | 88 |
| Communication Sciences | 54 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 28 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 21 |