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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Lamar University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #982 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #62 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 393 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 454 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 596 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 982 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 169 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 204 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Lamar University. This makes it the #392 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lamar University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,946 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lamar University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $12,140 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
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. 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.
Of the 169 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Lamar University in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Lamar University does not offer an online option for its nursing 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in nursing from Lamar University. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Lamar University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 90 |
| Communication Sciences | 76 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 27 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 15 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.