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Business & Commerce Schools in Louisiana

970 General Business students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Business & Commerce major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Business & Commerce Majors in Louisiana

General Business majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 569
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 209
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 209
Master’s Degree 130
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 49
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 49
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 49
Bachelor’s Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a general business major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general business majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 28.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 50.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Business & Commerce Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 58,780 people employed in jobs related to a general business degree, compared to 5,325,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Business & Commerce Jobs in Louisiana

General Business grads earn an average of $86,760 in the state and $103,330 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer general business degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,855 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

In their early career, Delgado Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,754. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Tulane will pay a net price of $39,749. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,376 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,013 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,090 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $7,837. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

An average student at Loyola New Orleans will pay a net price of $20,463. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,432 after earning their degree at this institution.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,874 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,974 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,914 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,818 after earning their degree at this institution. 47% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,105 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,267 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,166 Total Students

A typical student attending Nunez Community College will pay a net price of $9,837. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,450 a year.

Business & Commerce Careers in LA

Some of the careers general business majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Management Analysts 16% $72,900
General and Operations Managers 11% $92,600
Social and Community Service Managers 11% $67,900
Administrative Services Managers 11% $74,910
Sales Managers 11% $88,200
Managers 9% $79,900
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $77,360
Industrial Production Managers 8% $109,020
Cost Estimators 6% $62,810
Construction Managers 6% $91,490
Chief Executives -3% $204,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general business.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Business Administration & Management 5,167
Finance & Financial Management 910
Accounting 880
Marketing 832
Construction Management 310
Management Sciences & Methods 291
International Business 203
Human Resource Management 143

View all majors related to Business & Commerce

View Nationwide Business & Commerce Report

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