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. We've also included details on how SHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in graphic communication.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for graphic communication list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in graphic communications. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of graphic communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $23,330. This is less than $26,669, which is the national median of all graphic communication majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, graphic communication students borrow a median amount of $28,342 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all graphic communication majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the graphic communication majors at Sam Houston State University.
Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Graphic Communications from SHSU in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in 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 graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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