Psychology at Lamar University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, 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.
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Studying Online at Lamar University
Online coursework is an option at Lamar University. Among 17,772 students, 10,722 (60%) studied exclusively online and 4,507 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Lamar University
Use these rankings to compare Lamar University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #16 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #23 of 138 |
| Best Value | Texas | #25 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #37 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #203 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #375 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Lamar University
Graduates of Lamar University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,166 |
| 2 years | $50,838 |
| 3 years | $52,605 |
| 4 years | $57,102 |
| 5 years | $63,506 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Lamar University report median earnings of $57,102, compared with $62,210 for all Lamar University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Lamar University stands at $25,134.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Lamar University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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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