Nursing at Lamar University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Lamar University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lamar University is in Beaumont, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 181 nursing graduations were recorded at Lamar University.
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Online Class Availability at Lamar University
Online coursework is an option 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.
Nursing Rankings at Lamar University
Use these rankings to compare Lamar University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #29 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #60 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #92 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #357 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #693 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #29 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #60 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #92 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #357 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #693 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Lamar University
Students who complete Lamar University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,225 |
| 2 years | $68,975 |
| 3 years | $72,634 |
| 4 years | $80,368 |
| 5 years | $94,100 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Lamar University report median earnings of $80,368, compared with $62,210 for all Lamar University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Lamar University is $25,196.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Lamar University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Lamar University are 92% women (167) and 8% men (14).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Lamar University
Among the 167 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Lamar University, 93% were women (155) and 7% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Lamar University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 73 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 29 |
| Black / African American | 45 |
| Asian | 15 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 56% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Lamar University, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Lamar University
Among the 12 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Lamar University, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Lamar University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
Minority students account for 58% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Lamar University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Lamar University
The Nursing program at Lamar University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 167 |
| Nursing Administration | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Lamar University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
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