Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Lamar University
Beaumont, TX · Master's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Lamar University graduates in mental and social health services and allied professions earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lamar University Compares for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
All 204 colleges reporting mental and social health services and allied professions 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 | Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY | $100,714 | $95,859 | #2 | $90,987 |
| 2 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $91,866 | $98,035 | #1 | $78,566 |
| 3 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $84,511 | $74,054 | #13 | $56,852 |
| 4 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $83,218 | $81,761 | #5 | $67,518 |
| 5 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $82,962 | $75,544 | #11 | $77,108 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $80,953 | $73,662 | #15 | $57,169 |
| 7 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX | $80,384 | $81,727 | #6 | $73,181 |
| 8 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $79,789 | $84,128 | #3 | $69,328 |
| 9 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $79,149 | $69,462 | #30 | $58,606 |
| 10 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $79,114 | $69,668 | #28 | $69,427 |
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| 97 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $60,700 | $53,453 | #180 | $47,290 |
| 98 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | $60,366 | $61,375 | #87 | $49,328 |
| 99 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $60,251 | $53,057 | #185 | $51,168 |
| 100 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $60,234 | $61,240 | #90 | $52,271 |
| 101 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $60,175 | $68,136 | #35 | — |
| 102 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $60,136 | $64,534 | #62 | $46,547 |
| 103 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $60,034 | $57,345 | #146 | $48,538 |
Other Majors at Lamar University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $109,579 | $77,018 | #238 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $98,886 | $68,532 | #126 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $70,026 | $64,212 | #222 of 453 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $68,173 | $62,705 | #100 of 243 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $67,813 | — | #2 of 10 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $66,550 | $64,005 | #55 of 82 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $66,540 | $61,726 | #150 of 322 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $64,598 | $60,177 | #120 of 280 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,452 | $60,274 | #66 of 115 |
| Public Health | $53,206 | $53,620 | #196 of 201 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lamar University mental and social health services and allied professions graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,271 one year after graduating and $60,234 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lamar University rank for mental and social health services and allied professions?
Among 204 colleges reporting earnings for mental and social health services and allied professions graduates, Lamar University ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #90 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mental and social health services and allied professions at Lamar University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for mental and social health services and allied professions ($59,571), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,197.
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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.