by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how SHSU compares to other colleges that offer general english literature.
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SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature. In particular, it placed #301 out of 581 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #20 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHSU earn a median of $41,260 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, general english 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.
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, 12% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were 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 general english 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, 20% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. About 80% 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 general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general english literature majors at Sam Houston State University.
This general english literature program at SHSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 67 |
SHSU awarded 67 degrees in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%). Some of these were earned through distance education.