Below are the key facts about this program at SHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #10 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHSU as a strong choice for business & commerce, placing at #249 out of 547 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 249 of 547 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Texas | 18 of 47 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 of 71 |
The following degree levels are available for business & commerce at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 252 |
During the most recent reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 252 bachelor’s degrees in business & commerce.
SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering business & commerce at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Business & Commerce graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,512 a year. This is below $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHSU, business & commerce students borrow a median amount of $26,641 in student loans. This is higher than $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 52% of business & commerce bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of business & commerce bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Roughly 61% 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 business & commerce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 153 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 14 |
SHSU granted 252 bachelor’s completions in business/commerce, general in the most recent reporting year — 48% to women and 52% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%).