by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHSU highly for dance, ranked #70 out of 96 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 70 of 96 |
| Best Dance Schools in Texas | 8 of 8 |
| Best Dance Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 of 14 |
Here is each degree level offered in dance at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in dance.
SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering dance at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 8 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
Dance students who finish a bachelor’s at SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,085 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, dance students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Find out more about SHSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of dance bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of dance bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. Roughly 40% 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 dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Dance | 5 |
