by our College Data Analytics TeamJump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #264 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #14 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 195 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from SHSU. This makes it the #244 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 195 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from SHSU. About 34% were men and 66% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
SHSU does not offer an online option for its visual & performing 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of visual & performing arts master's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% 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 master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Sam Houston State University.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 68 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 50 |
| Dance | 33 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 33 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 29 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.