by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #15 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in english from SHSU. This makes it the #64 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $31,978. This is higher than $27,744, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, english students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all english majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at SHSU is $250 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Sam Houston State University.
The english program at SHSU awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% 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 bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from SHSU in 2021, 21% were men and 79% were 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, 93% 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 english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 4 |
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