by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Lamar University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #454 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #23 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 434 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 454 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lamar University is $38,042. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
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 |
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Of the 47 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Lamar University in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Lamar University does not offer an online option for its sociology 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Lamar University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 9 |
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