Mental Health Counseling at Lamar University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mental Health Counseling, take a look at what Lamar University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lamar University is in Beaumont, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 214 mental health counseling degrees were granted at Lamar University.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Mental Health Counseling Rankings at Lamar University
Use these rankings to compare Lamar University’s Mental Health Counseling program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 30 |
| Best Value | Texas | #9 of 21 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #34 of 239 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 225 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Mental Health Counseling graduates at Lamar University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental Health Counseling graduates at Lamar University are 91% women (195) and 9% men (19).
Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program at Lamar University
Of the 88 master’s mental health counseling graduates at Lamar University, 82% were women (72) and 18% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at Lamar University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at Lamar University, above the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Mental Health Counseling Graduates
Students who finish Mental Health Counseling program at Lamar University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Mental Health Counseling graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
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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