by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at SHSU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 16 schools (Master’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 #345 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 345 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Texas | 22 of 64 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 28 of 121 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sam Houston State University awarded 25 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 52% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. Approximately 44% 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 master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at SHSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 188 |