by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Lamar University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #848 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #53 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 831 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 848 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in biology from Lamar University. This makes it the #251 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lamar University is $26,554. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Lamar University paid an average of $667 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,020 |
| Fees | $2,676 | $2,676 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,272 | $10,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,090 | $5,090 |
Learn more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
The biology program at Lamar University awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Lamar University biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lamar University Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Lamar University in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Lamar University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.