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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #588 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer & information sciences list. It is also ranked #29 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 421 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 588 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from SHSU. This makes it the #332 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SHSU was $652 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from SHSU. About 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SHSU does not offer an online option for its computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SHSU Online Learning page.
The computer & information sciences program at SHSU awarded 21 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 81% of these degrees went to men with the other 19% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Sam Houston State University.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 38 |
| Information Technology | 28 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 53 |
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