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, and more. Also, learn how Lamar University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lamar University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Lamar University. This makes it the #139 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Lamar University make a median salary of $58,987. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lamar University, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Lamar University.
All of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from Lamar University in 2021 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, 76% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 communication sciences majors earned their master's degree from Lamar University. Of these graduates, 3% were men and 97% 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, 59% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 222 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 116 |
| Public Health | 44 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 21 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 14 |
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