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. In addition, we cover how SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #622 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #38 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,876 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,253 for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $25,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Sam Houston State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from SHSU. About 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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