Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
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Tuition (In State): $12,920
Tuition (Out of State): $12,920
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Degrees: AuD
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Website: https://www.lamar.edu/academics/degrees/speech-hearing-sciences/
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About the School
Lamar University's Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program, established in 2005, offers a comprehensive education in audiology, preparing students for diverse professional settings such as private clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, public schools, and rehabilitation centers. The program emphasizes individualized mentoring, maintaining a 2:1 student-to-faculty ratio to ensure personalized instruction and support.
Curriculum
The Au.D. curriculum spans four years, integrating academic coursework, research, and extensive clinical practice. The first three years focus on foundational and advanced topics, including evidence-based practices, hearing aid technology, acoustics, psychoacoustics, cochlear implants, and practice management. Clinical experiences commence in the first semester, progressing from on-campus practicum to off-campus placements, culminating in a full-time externship during the fourth year.
Facilities
Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including the on-campus Speech and Hearing Center, which offers services such as diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid clinics, electrophysiology assessments, vestibular/balance clinics, and auditory processing disorder evaluations. Additionally, the program collaborates with over 20 off-campus sites, including hospitals, schools, and private practices across Beaumont, Houston, San Antonio, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and Biloxi, providing diverse clinical training opportunities.
Demographics
The program attracts a diverse student body. In the 2019-2020 academic year, 88.9% of doctoral audiology graduates were women, surpassing the national average of 86.4%. Additionally, 33.3% of these graduates were from racial or ethnic minority groups, significantly higher than the national figure of 17%.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of LU:
Student Loan Burden: $219,908
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at LU, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $219,908. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Equal to National Average
The cost of living at LU is approximately equal to the average cost of living at medical schools nationwide. While planning your finances, you can expect typical expenses comparable to most medical institutions.
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School Address: 4810 Rolfe Christopher Drive, Beaumont, TX 77710
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