Education at Lamar University
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at Lamar University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lamar University is in Beaumont, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Lamar University
Online coursework is an option at Lamar University. Of 17,772 students, 10,722 (60%) studied exclusively online and 4,507 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Lamar University
Use these rankings to compare Lamar University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #39 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #53 of 171 |
| Best Value | Texas | #53 of 102 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #82 of 170 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #466 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #511 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #39 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #53 of 171 |
| Best Value | Texas | #53 of 102 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #82 of 170 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #466 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #511 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Lamar University
Students who complete Lamar University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,683 |
| 2 years | $60,880 |
| 3 years | $64,079 |
| 4 years | $69,861 |
| 5 years | $70,306 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Lamar University report median earnings of $69,861, compared with $62,210 for all Lamar University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Lamar University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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