by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Lamar University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #347 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in public health from Lamar University. This makes it the #98 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
Learn more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Lamar University public health 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.
Graduates of the master's public health program at Lamar University make a median salary of $53,620. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 90 public health majors earned their master's degree from Lamar University. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 62% 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 master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Lamar University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 185 |
| Communication Sciences | 76 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 27 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 15 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.