by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Lamar University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #251 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #16 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Lamar University. This makes it the #139 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lamar University paid an average of $667 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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All of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Lamar University in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lamar University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Lamar University communication sciences 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.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Lamar University make a median salary of $62,705 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
All of the 35 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Lamar University in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Lamar University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Lamar University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 185 |
| Public Health | 90 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 27 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 15 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.