by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #20 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHSU as a strong choice for history, placing at #359 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 359 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Texas | 22 of 41 |
| Best History Schools in the Southwest Region | 26 of 56 |
Here is each degree level granted in history at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 90 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This history area of study at SHSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 112 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University conferred 90 bachelor’s degrees in history.
SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #20 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 20 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 24 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 338 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at SHSU report a median salary of $52,106 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, history graduates take on a median debt of $28,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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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In the most recent graduating class, 52% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. Roughly 70% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in History | 3 |
