Here is an overview of this program at Lamar University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #51 out of 66 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Lamar University highly for psychology, placing at #423 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 423 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Texas | 17 of 86 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region | 23 of 141 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 490 |
This psychology area of study at Lamar University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 490 |
| Psychology, General | 37 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lamar University conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Lamar University ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #51 out of 66 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 51 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 73 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 913 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lamar University report a median salary of $57,102 a year. This is below $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lamar University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,134 in student loans. This is below $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University are White. About 35% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Lamar University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 490 |