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 mental health services.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #295 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list.
In 2022, 116 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from Lamar University. This makes it the #18 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
Learn more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
Lamar University does not offer an online option for its mental health services 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.
Mental Health Services majors graduating with a master's degree from Lamar University make a median salary of $52,271 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all mental health services graduates with a master's is $48,197.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a master's degree in mental health services from Lamar University. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Lamar University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 185 |
| Public Health | 90 |
| Communication Sciences | 76 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 15 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
