by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies is a major offered under the multi / interdisciplinary studies program of study at Sam Houston State University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in other interdisciplinary studies, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for other interdisciplinary studies list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
Here are some of the other rankings for SHSU.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SHSU was $653 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 | $15,672 |
| Fees | $2,880 | $2,880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,670 | $9,670 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at SHSU in Other Interdisciplinary Studies walked away with an average of $26,888 in student debt. That is 19% higher than the national average of $22,522.
The median early career salary of other interdisciplinary studies students who receive their bachelor’s degree from SHSU is $44,837 per year. That is 26% higher than the national average of $35,472.
SHSU does not offer an online option for its other interdisciplinary studies 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.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in other interdisciplinary studies in 2019-2020, 92.2% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 66.6%.
Around 39.4% of other interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree recipients at SHSU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 43%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 248 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 424 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to other multi/interdisciplinary studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 1 |
View All Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Related Majors >
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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