by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Lamar University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #31 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Lamar University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, coming in at #641 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 641 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Texas | 37 of 46 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 59 of 72 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
During the most recent reporting year, Lamar University awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Lamar University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #31 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lamar University report a median salary of $35,050 a year. This is lower than $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Lamar University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $25,669 in student loans. This is lower than $26,988, the typical median for all majors at Lamar University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,068 |
| Fees | $2,677 | $2,677 |
Read more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University were White. About 42% of graduates 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Lamar University awarded 45 bachelor’s completions in communication, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).
