Business/Commerce, General
Bachelor's degree · Lamar University · Beaumont, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Lamar University earn a median of $37,280 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $68,407 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,204–$94,571). Median debt is $26,915, about 72% of first-year earnings.
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $94,041 | — |
| Baylor University Waco | $74,886 | $15,000 |
| Concordia University Texas Austin | $60,641 | $37,500 |
| DeVry University-Texas Irving | $57,020 | $40,529 |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston | $56,494 | $18,812 |
| Strayer University-Texas Farmers Branch | $55,431 | $43,122 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson | $51,060 | $18,992 |
| East Texas A&M University Commerce | $50,488 | $20,750 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville | $49,471 | $18,093 |
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston | $47,469 | $20,099 |
| Southwestern University Georgetown | $47,056 | $25,024 |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio | $46,676 | $16,257 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $45,122 | $16,570 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville | $44,700 | $22,452 |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi | $44,467 | $26,875 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Lamar University make?
The median salary is $37,280 one year after graduation and $52,497 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,915.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.