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. It ranks as high as #31 out of 55 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level available for computer & information sciences at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 28 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 58 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #31 out of 55 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at SHSU report a median salary of $78,974 a year. This is above $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHSU, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,473 in student loans. This is below $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 74% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Approximately 53% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SHSU awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in computer and information sciences, general recently — 21% to women and 79% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
SHSU conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance in the most recent reporting year — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SHSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 28 |
