Food & Nutrition at Lamar University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Food & Nutrition, consider the program at Lamar University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lamar University is located in Beaumont, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 98 food & nutrition degrees were granted at Lamar University.
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Online Class Availability at Lamar University
Distance learning is available at Lamar University. Among 17,772 students, 10,722 (60%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,507 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Food & Nutrition graduates at Lamar University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Food & Nutrition graduates at Lamar University are 86% women (84) and 14% men (14).
Food & Nutrition Master’s Program at Lamar University
Of the 98 master’s food & nutrition graduates at Lamar University, 86% were women (84) and 14% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food & Nutrition master’s degree recipients at Lamar University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 26 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 54% of Food & Nutrition master’s degree recipients at Lamar University, higher than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Food & Nutrition Graduates
Graduates of the Food & Nutrition program at Lamar University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Food & Nutrition graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.