by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in music at SHSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 14 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHSU highly for music, coming in at #131 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 131 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Texas | 12 of 36 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 of 47 |
The following degree levels are available for music at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sam Houston State University handed out 17 master’s degrees in music.
SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering music at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 6 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 69 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of music master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. Roughly 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 master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SHSU conferred 8 master’s degrees in music pedagogy in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at SHSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 56 |