by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how SHSU stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #589 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #29 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 211 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,930 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Roughly 48% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 19 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. About 42% 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 master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at Sam Houston State University.
This communication & journalism program at SHSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 200 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 23 |