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 business administration.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #883 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #42 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 167 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Lamar University. This makes it the #176 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lamar University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,970 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Lamar University paid an average of $667 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,020 |
| Fees | $2,676 | $2,676 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,272 | $10,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,090 | $5,090 |
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Of the 86 business administration students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Lamar University, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Lamar University does not offer an online option for its business administration bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lamar University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Lamar University make a median salary of $77,018. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of business administration master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 156 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Lamar University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 59 |
| Accounting | 42 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 31 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 22 |
| Marketing | 16 |
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