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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #199 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from SHSU. This makes it the #125 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 students earned a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from SHSU. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SHSU does not offer an online option for its english language & literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SHSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a master's degree in english language & literature from SHSU. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Sam Houston State University.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 67 |
| Writing Studies | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 213 |
| Social Sciences | 149 |
| History | 110 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 59 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 28 |
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