by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #25 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHSU as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #521 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 521 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas | 28 of 50 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 42 of 79 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 211 |
| Master’s | 12 |
This communication & journalism field at SHSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 200 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 211 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #25 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,930 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $26,000 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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Among recent graduates, 45% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Roughly 48% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Graduate study is also available at SHSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 12 |
