by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in mental & social health services at Lamar University. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Lamar University among the top schools in the country for mental & social health services, placing at #165 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools | 165 of 558 |
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Texas | 5 of 41 |
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 of 64 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in mental & social health services at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 88 |
| Graduate Certificate | 126 |
During the most recent reporting year, Lamar University awarded 88 master’s degrees in mental & social health services.
Lamar University is a solid choice among schools offering mental & social health services at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 18% of mental & social health services master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of mental & social health services master’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 master’s in mental & social health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Lamar University conferred 88 master’s completions in mental health counseling/counselor recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
During the most recent reporting year, Lamar University conferred 126 graduate certificate degrees in mental & social health services.
Lamar University is among the very best schools in the country for mental & social health services at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 25 |
In the most recent graduating class, 2% of mental & social health services graduate certificate degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of mental & social health services graduate certificate degree graduates at Lamar University were White. About 40% 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 graduate certificate in mental & social health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Lamar University awarded 126 graduate certificate degrees in mental health counseling/counselor in the latest year of data — 98% to women and 2% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).