by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Lamar University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in public & social service at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lamar University awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Lamar University ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at Lamar University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,661 a year. This is below $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lamar University, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $32,705 in student loans. This is above $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 public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University are Black or African American. Roughly 45% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Lamar University awarded 29 bachelor’s completions in social work in the most recent reporting year — 97% to women and 3% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (45%).
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 | 18 |
