by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #18 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SHSU among the top schools in the country for chemistry, ranked #359 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 359 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Texas | 21 of 24 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in chemistry at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sam Houston State University handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 18 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 24 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 326 |
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHSU earn a median of $51,532 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHSU, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $28,775 in student loans. This is higher than $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Roughly 62% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SHSU conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in forensic chemistry in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SHSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 7 |
