Social Work at Lamar University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, consider the program at Lamar University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lamar University is located in Beaumont, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 social work graduations were recorded at Lamar University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lamar University
Many students take online classes at Lamar University. Of 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 Social Work graduates at Lamar University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Lamar University are 97% women (28) and 3% men (1).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Lamar University
Of the 29 bachelor’s social work graduates 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 |
Minority students account for 79% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Lamar University, higher than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at Lamar University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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.