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 liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #760 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #45 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lamar University handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lamar University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,764 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,253 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lamar University, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $29,298 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Lamar University.
The liberal arts program at Lamar University awarded 164 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to 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, 53% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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