General Public Health at Lamar University
If you are interested in studying General Public Health, consider the program at Lamar University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lamar University is located in Beaumont, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 88 general public health graduations were recorded at Lamar University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lamar University
Many students take online classes at Lamar University. Among 17,772 students, 10,722 (60%) studied exclusively online and 4,507 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Public Health graduates at Lamar University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Public Health graduates at Lamar University are 91% women (80) and 9% men (8).
General Public Health Master’s Program at Lamar University
Among the 88 master’s general public health degrees awarded at Lamar University, 91% were women (80) and 9% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Lamar University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 55 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Lamar University, above the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Students who finish General Public Health program at Lamar University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for General Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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.