by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Lamar University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #18 out of 68 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 nursing, coming in at #307 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 307 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 24 of 111 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 29 of 195 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 167 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lamar University conferred 167 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Lamar University holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 68 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 18 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 22 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 227 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Lamar University report a median salary of $80,368 a year. This is higher than $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lamar University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,196 in student loans. This is below $26,988, the typical median for all majors at Lamar University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,068 |
| Fees | $2,677 | $2,677 |
Learn more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University are White. Approximately 44% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Lamar University granted 167 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
Graduate study is also available at Lamar University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 2 |
