All Lamar University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 10
- Engineering · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | $87,924 | — |
| Management Information Systems | $44,508 | $74,165 | $28,000 |
| Entrepreneurship | $32,129 | $70,799 | $25,406 |
| Business Administration | $38,970 | $66,279 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $36,325 | $63,429 | $20,980 |
| Marketing | $34,015 | $57,355 | — |
| Business | $37,280 | $56,206 | $29,057 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $83,155 | $103,037 | $18,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $87,284 | $101,018 | $20,019 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,359 | $97,159 | $29,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $62,053 | $91,806 | $28,351 |
| Civil Engineering | — | $89,250 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $84,746 | $87,113 | $37,672 |
| Construction Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $26,554 | $50,674 | $22,875 |
| Mathematics | — | $43,598 | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | $27,330 | $54,319 | $24,262 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $46,064 | $54,116 | $31,000 |
| English | — | $52,897 | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $43,524 | $50,753 | $29,298 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $42,328 | $53,904 | $26,407 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | $46,341 | — |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,946 | $93,709 | $25,196 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | $58,631 | $21,482 |
| Health Sciences | $31,061 | $57,524 | $31,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $54,087 | $22,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,935 | $48,609 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $32,556 | $49,746 | $25,669 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $54,531 | $85,680 | $26,071 |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Lamar University students earn a median $49,652 ten years after starting college, more than 43% of Texas colleges we cover. 37% graduate within six years.
Lamar University majors questions
How many majors does Lamar University offer?
Lamar University offers 51 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at Lamar University?
Electrical Engineering graduates from Lamar University earn a median $103,037 four years after graduating, the highest of the 32 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $18,000.
Which Lamar University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Mathematics graduates earn the least: a median $43,598 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Lamar University overview