by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SHSU as a strong choice for accounting, placing at #398 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 398 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Texas | 20 of 60 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region | 30 of 92 |
Here is each degree level available for accounting at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 99 |
| Master’s | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sam Houston State University awarded 99 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 16 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 23 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 286 |
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,752 a year. This is above $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, accounting students accumulate a median of $22,291 in student loans. This is below $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
Read more about SHSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 39% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 14 |
