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, and more. Also, learn how Lamar University ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #816 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #47 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 583 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 816 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Lamar University. This makes it the #269 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lamar University was $667 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 21 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Lamar University, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Lamar University accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lamar University Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Lamar University make a median salary of $68,532 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Of the 21 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Lamar University, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Lamar University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 511 |
| General Business/Commerce | 59 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 31 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 22 |
| Marketing | 16 |
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