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, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Lamar University as a strong choice for music, coming in at #156 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 156 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Texas | 14 of 35 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southwest Region | 19 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in music at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Lamar University handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Lamar University is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 16 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 21 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 161 |
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Lamar University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,769 a year. This is below $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lamar University, music graduates take on a median debt of $26,407 in student loans. This is below $26,988, the typical median for all majors at Lamar University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 50% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 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 bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Lamar University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 6 |
