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 #346 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #25 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 176 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 346 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 79 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 $37,280 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,842 for all general business students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lamar University paid an average of $667 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
Learn more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of general business bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Lamar University general business 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Lamar University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 511 |
| Accounting | 42 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 31 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 22 |
| Marketing | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.