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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #609 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #31 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 585 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 609 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
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 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Lamar University social sciences 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 social sciences majors at Lamar University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 47 |
| Political Science & Government | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 106 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 97 |
| Communication & Journalism | 53 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 19 |
| English Language & Literature | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.