by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SHSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 68 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 nursing, coming in at #209 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 209 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 12 of 111 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 of 195 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 147 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 147 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 68 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 12 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 173 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,500 a year. This is above $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHSU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $26,504 in student loans. This is above $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, 7% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of nursing 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SHSU conferred 147 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%).
