by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #14 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 200 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 243 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $39,959. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SHSU does not offer an online option for its design 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 68 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 50 |
| Dance | 33 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 33 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 8 |
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