Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how SHSU compares to other colleges that offer fine & studio arts.
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SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering fine & studio arts. In particular, it placed #368 out of 502 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #23 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
Fine & Studio Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at SHSU earn a median of $35,776 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHSU, fine & studio arts graduates take on a median debt of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $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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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 33% 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 fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in fine & studio arts from SHSU were women.
The majority of fine & studio arts master’s degree graduates at SHSU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 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 fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the fine & studio arts majors at Sam Houston State University.
The fine & studio arts program at SHSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 30 |
SHSU granted 30 completions in fine/studio arts, general recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (40%).