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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #16 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from SHSU. This makes it the #125 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Sam Houston State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of english language & literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from SHSU in 2020-2021, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students 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 master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
English Language & Literature 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 |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 78 |
| Writing Studies | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 196 |
| History | 147 |
| Social Sciences | 123 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 62 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 38 |
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