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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #943 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #57 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 322 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 943 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $41,112. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $18,946 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $19,782.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SHSU was $652 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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Of the 59 liberal arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SHSU, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SHSU does not offer an online option for its liberal arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SHSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Sam Houston State University.
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