by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how SHSU stacks up against peers offering food, nutrition & related services.
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SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering food, nutrition & related services. In particular, it placed #29 out of 39 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Sam Houston State University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in food, nutrition & related services.
Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHSU earn a median of $46,464 a year. This is below $55,820, the 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 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of food, nutrition & related services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of food, nutrition & related services bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. Roughly 39% 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 food, nutrition & related services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the food, nutrition & related services majors at Sam Houston State University.
This food, nutrition & related services program at SHSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 15 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 3 |
SHSU awarded 15 completions in foods, nutrition, and wellness studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
SHSU conferred 3 degrees in foodservice systems administration/management recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (67%).