by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how SHSU stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing. More specifically it was ranked #178 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 147 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,500 a year. This is above $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHSU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $26,504 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 |
Read more about SHSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 7% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Roughly 48% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at Sam Houston State University.
This nursing program at SHSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 147 |
SHSU awarded 147 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%). Some of these were earned through distance education.