by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Lamar University ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #297 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #23 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 283 |
| Best Music Schools | 297 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in music from Lamar University. This makes it the #287 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lamar University is $42,328. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Lamar University paid an average of $667 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Lamar University. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lamar University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Lamar University music 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in music from Lamar University. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Lamar University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Lamar University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 15 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 10 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
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