by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #20 out of 42 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SHSU as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #351 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 351 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Texas | 21 of 62 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 29 of 102 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 188 |
| Master’s | 25 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at SHSU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 73 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 47 |
| Dance | 35 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 30 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 25 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Sam Houston State University conferred 188 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #20 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at SHSU earn a median of $42,492 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHSU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $27,250 in student loans. This is above $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. About 47% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 25 |
