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 social work.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #373 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #29 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 329 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 373 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lamar University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,593 a year. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
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. 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 28 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Lamar University, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Lamar University does not offer an online option for its social work 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 social work majors at Lamar University.
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