by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Lamar University compares to other colleges that offer business & commerce.
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Lamar University ranks competitively among schools offering business & commerce. In particular, it placed #416 out of 567 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #32 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lamar University awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in business & commerce.
Business & Commerce students who finish a bachelor’s at Lamar University report a median salary of $49,841 a year. This is below $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lamar University, business & commerce graduates take on a median debt of $29,057 in student loans. This is above $26,988, the typical median for all majors at Lamar University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,068 |
| Fees | $2,677 | $2,677 |
Read more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 44% of business & commerce bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of business & commerce bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor’s in business & commerce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the business & commerce majors at Lamar University.
This business & commerce program at Lamar University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 71 |
Lamar University conferred 71 completions in business/commerce, general in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.