Communication & Journalism at Lamar University
Every communication and journalism school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the communication and journalism program at Lamar University stacks up to those at other schools.Lamar University is located in Beaumont, Texas and approximately 16,637 students attend the school each year. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 students received a bachelor's degree in communication and journalism from Lamar University.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Communication & Journalism section at the bottom of this page.
Featured schools near , edit
Lamar University Communication & Journalism Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communication & Journalism
Lamar University Communication & Journalism Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks communication and journalism programs across the country. The following shows how Lamar University performed in these rankings.
Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The communication and journalism major at Lamar University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Communication & Journalism. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Ranking Type | Rank |
---|---|
652 |
Communication & Journalism Student Demographics at Lamar University
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication and journalism majors at Lamar University.
Lamar University Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 22% more racial-ethnic minorities in its communication and journalism bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in communication and journalism.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 22 |
Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
White | 23 |
International Students | 2 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Lamar University also has a doctoral program available in communication and journalism. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Communication & Journalism
The following communication and journalism concentations are available at Lamar University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Lamar University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Communication & Media Studies | 58 |
Public Relations & Advertising | 4 |
Related Majors
Careers That Communication & Journalism Grads May Go Into
A degree in communication and journalism can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Lamar University.
Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
---|---|---|
Public Relations Specialists | 28,360 | $60,600 |
Managers | 20,710 | $122,130 |
Editors | 5,490 | $72,300 |
Producers and Directors | 5,300 | $69,280 |
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 4,680 | $125,490 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Billy Hathorn under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info | Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |