by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #20 out of 33 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHSU among the top schools in the country for liberal arts & humanities, coming in at #418 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools | 418 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Texas | 33 of 93 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Southwest Region | 47 of 171 |
The following degree levels are granted in liberal arts & humanities at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
The liberal arts & humanities field at SHSU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 41 |
During the most recent reporting year, Sam Houston State University conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts & humanities at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #20 out of 33 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,663 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, liberal arts & humanities students accumulate a median of $25,750 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Approximately 56% 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 liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
