by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
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SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts & humanities. In particular, it placed #476 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #37 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,663 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, liberal arts & humanities students accumulate a median of $25,750 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, 46% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Approximately 56% 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 liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the liberal arts & humanities majors at Sam Houston State University.
This liberal arts & humanities program at SHSU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 41 |