Lamar University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Degree Type: MSN masters
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Offered in Blackboard; specific DUE dates for work and scholarly writing ability Committed Faculty willing to help student be successful
School type	Public
Grad programs CCNE accredited	No
Corresponding undergraduate program CCNE accredited	N/A
Grad programs NLNAC accredited	Yes
Corresponding undergraduate program NLNAC accredited	Yes
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Online master's in nursing degree programs	1
Concentrations with highest demand
Nursing education
Concentrations offered
Nursing administration/leadership Nursing education
More specialized departments/concentrations offered
N/A

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

20

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	N/A
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	N/A

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	13 full-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	13
Average experience teaching online courses	7 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	6 full-time

Class Size

Average class size	25
Maximum class size	99

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	N/A
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	N/A

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	2.0 years
Program target time to graduate	2 years
Required time to earn degree	6 years