by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #196 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 192 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 196 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from SHSU. This makes it the #104 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $43,940. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $20,666 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,045.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $244 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
Of the 35 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from SHSU in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SHSU does not offer an online option for its chemistry 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.
Of the 5 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SHSU, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Physics | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.