by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how SHSU stacks up against peers offering english language & literature.
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SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering english language & literature. More specifically it was ranked #338 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sam Houston State University handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
English Language & Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHSU earn a median of $41,260 a year. This is below $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, english language & literature students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is above $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 12% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. About 61% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of english language & literature master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature master’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Roughly 73% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Sam Houston State University.
The english language & literature program at SHSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 67 |
| Writing Studies | 6 |