Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lamar University
Beaumont, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Lamar University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lamar University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 278 | Shorter University Rome, GA | $50,887 | $52,678 | #251 | — |
| 279 | University of Mary Bismarck, ND | $50,827 | $52,658 | #252 | — |
| 280 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $50,805 | $59,869 | #88 | $33,780 |
| 281 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $50,753 | $51,601 | #276 | $43,524 |
| 282 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $50,744 | $49,856 | #321 | $31,745 |
| 283 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $50,735 | $53,494 | #231 | $47,121 |
| 284 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $50,717 | $52,652 | #253 | $38,423 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lamar University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,524 one year after graduating and $50,753 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lamar University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Lamar University ranks #281 by median pay four years after graduation, and #276 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Lamar University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,781.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.