Business/Commerce at Lamar University
Beaumont, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 64 graduates a year
Lamar University graduates in business/commerce earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lamar University Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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| 228 | University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX | $56,397 | $57,339 | #229 | $43,691 |
| 229 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $56,215 | $60,274 | #208 | $43,364 |
| 230 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $56,211 | $60,304 | #207 | $39,957 |
| 231 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $56,206 | $57,145 | #230 | $37,280 |
| 232 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $56,038 | $52,406 | #253 | $33,376 |
| 233 | McMurry University Abilene, TX | $55,605 | $56,534 | #235 | $43,340 |
| 234 | Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL | $55,452 | $62,943 | #188 | $32,446 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lamar University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,280 one year after graduating and $56,206 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lamar University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Lamar University ranks #231 by median pay four years after graduation, and #230 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Lamar University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,915.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.