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Public & Social Service at Lamar University

Public & Social Service at Lamar University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, take a look at what Lamar University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Lamar University is in Beaumont, TX.

Online Class Availability at Lamar University

Distance learning is available at Lamar University. Of 17,772 students, 10,722 (60%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,507 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at Lamar University

Use these rankings to compare Lamar University’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Texas #20 of 51
Best Value Southwest (Region) #28 of 75
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #32 of 50
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #46 of 75
Best Value Nationwide #255 of 855
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #561 of 865

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Lamar University

Graduates of Lamar University’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at Lamar University
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

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service 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.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at Lamar University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Lamar University comes in at $32,705.

Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Lamar University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Public & Social Service graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Legislators $167,600
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Social and Community Service Managers $156,089
Chief Executives $138,534
Supply Chain Managers $138,103
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321

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