by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Lamar University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #17 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lamar University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 80% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lamar University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,919 a year. This is less than $42,524, which is the national median of all general business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lamar University, general business students borrow a median amount of $29,057 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all general business majors across the country.
Learn about other programs related to General Business/Commerce that might interest you.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Lamar University.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of general business bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 260 |
| Accounting | 50 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 40 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 27 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
