by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how SHSU stacks up against peers offering general psychology.
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SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering general psychology. Specifically, it ranked #436 out of 1,081 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 348 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHSU earn a median of $43,146 a year. This is below $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHSU, general psychology students accumulate a median of $24,000 in student loans. This is lower 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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Among recent graduates, 16% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. Roughly 47% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in general psychology from SHSU were men.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. About 100% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general psychology majors at Sam Houston State University.
This general psychology program at SHSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 349 |
SHSU granted 349 completions in psychology, general recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%).