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Social Work at Lamar University

If you are interested in studying Social Work, take a look at what Lamar University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Lamar University sits in Beaumont, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 social work degrees were granted at Lamar University.

Studying Online at Lamar University

Distance learning is available at Lamar University. Of 17,772 students, 10,722 (60%) studied exclusively online and 4,507 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Lamar University

These rankings give you a sense of how Lamar University’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#18 of 41
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#26 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#33 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#47 of 58
Best Value	Nationwide	#168 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#448 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Lamar University

Students who complete Lamar University’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$37,792
2 years	$36,668
3 years	$34,825
4 years	$36,661
5 years	$49,936

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Lamar University report median earnings of $36,661, compared with $62,210 for all Lamar University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Social Work graduates from Lamar University is $32,705.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Social Work graduates at Lamar University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Lamar University are 97% women (28) and 3% men (1).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Lamar University

Among the 29 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Lamar University, 97% were women (28) and 3% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Lamar University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	13
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 79% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Lamar University, above the national average of 48%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Lamar University

The Social Work program at Lamar University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	29

Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Graduates of the Social Work program at Lamar University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Social and Community Service Managers	$156,089
Counselors, All Other	$81,766
Healthcare Social Workers	$78,044
Marriage and Family Therapists	$74,325
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,510
Social Workers, All Other	$62,827
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$58,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$41,658
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$40,804

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.