by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Lamar University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #22 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Lamar University highly for social work, ranked #371 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 371 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Texas | 27 of 41 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southwest Region | 38 of 60 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
During the most recent reporting year, Lamar University conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Lamar University is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #22 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 22 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 26 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 284 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lamar University earn a median of $36,661 a year. This is below $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Lamar University, social work students borrow a median amount of $32,705 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 3% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University are Black or African American. About 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 social work.
| 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 |
