by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Lamar University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #13 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
During the most recent reporting year, Lamar University conferred 42 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Lamar University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lamar University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $36,615 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
Learn more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University were White. Approximately 48% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Lamar University awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in sociology, general in the latest year of data — 97% to women and 3% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%).
Lamar University awarded 11 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%).