by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how SHSU compares to other colleges that offer chemistry.
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SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry. Specifically, it ranked #325 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHSU earn a median of $51,532 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHSU, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $28,775 in student loans. This is higher than $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Roughly 62% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 71% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at SHSU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 57% 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 master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Sam Houston State University.
This chemistry program at SHSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forensic Chemistry | 41 |
SHSU granted 41 completions in forensic chemistry in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%).