by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #18 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SHSU highly for design & applied arts, ranked #291 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 291 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Texas | 21 of 35 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 32 of 57 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in design & applied arts at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #18 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,083 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHSU, design & applied arts students accumulate a median of $29,000 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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Among recent graduates, 8% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Approximately 56% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SHSU conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (54%).
SHSU awarded 12 bachelor’s completions in interior design recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
