by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $23,356. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $21,886 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, theater students borrow a median amount of $22,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at SHSU is $313 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Sam Houston State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went 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, 68% 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 theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 62 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 23 |
| Dance | 22 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 21 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
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