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. Also, learn how Lamar University ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #967 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #61 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 326 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 967 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lamar University is $43,524. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lamar University, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $26,211 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
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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. 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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The liberal arts program at Lamar University awarded 97 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Lamar University liberal arts 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Lamar University.
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