by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Lamar University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #551 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #36 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 517 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 551 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lamar University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,556 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lamar University, communications students borrow a median amount of $14,455 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lamar University was $667 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 |
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Of the 53 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Lamar University in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Lamar University communications 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Lamar University.
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