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. Also, learn how Lamar University ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #349 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #28 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 221 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 349 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lamar University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,061 a year. This is less than $35,624, which is the national median of all health science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lamar University, health science students borrow a median amount of $9,961 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,345.
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 health science program at Lamar University awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 60% of grads 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Lamar University does not offer an online option for its health science bachelor’s degree program 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 health science majors at Lamar University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 185 |
| Public Health | 90 |
| Communication Sciences | 76 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 27 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.