Social Work at Lamar University
Beaumont, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
58
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,593/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
14.9x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Work graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $517K | $517K | $494K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.9x | 14.9x | 14.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.0x | 7.0x | 6.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 47 | 58 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$34,760
Out-of-state: $73,928 (7.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$31,000
9.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,936
33% growth from Year 1
About Lamar University
With 86% of applicants admitted, Lamar University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 7,945 students in Beaumont, TX. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at Lamar University →Top Career Paths
Social and community service managers
$78,240/yr
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76,210/yr
Social workers, all other
$69,480/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lamar University's Social Work program score?
This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Social Work. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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