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 visual & performing arts.
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SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts. In particular, it placed #370 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #26 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 188 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at SHSU earn a median of $42,492 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHSU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $27,250 in student loans. This is above $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. About 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
In the most recent graduating class, 52% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. Approximately 44% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the visual & performing arts majors at Sam Houston State University.
The visual & performing arts program at SHSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 73 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 47 |
| Dance | 35 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 30 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 25 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |