We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #31 out of 55 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHSU highly for computer & information sciences, coming in at #833 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 833 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas | 46 of 91 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 69 of 139 |
The table below lists every degree level available for computer & information sciences at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 28 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at SHSU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 53 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 33 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 58 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #31 out of 55 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at SHSU report a median salary of $78,974 a year. This is above $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHSU, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,473 in student loans. This is below $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, 74% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Approximately 53% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SHSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 28 |