by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Lamar University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #27 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Lamar University highly for social sciences, placing at #555 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 555 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 27 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 38 of 83 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
The social sciences area of study at Lamar University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 31 |
| Political Science and Government | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Lamar University conferred 42 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Lamar University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #27 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 27 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 37 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 479 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lamar University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $36,615 in student loans. This is higher than $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, 10% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University were White. Approximately 48% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |