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. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best History Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in history from SHSU. This makes it the #13 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,016 a year. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, history students borrow a median amount of $18,912 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all history bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,366.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at SHSU is $130 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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, 82 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from SHSU. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
SHSU does not offer an online option for its history 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.
History majors graduating with a master's degree from SHSU make a median salary of $46,738 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all history graduates with a master's is $44,930.
The history program at SHSU awarded 25 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Sam Houston State University.
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