by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #332 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #16 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 319 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 332 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $30,999. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SHSU was $652 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
The fine arts program at SHSU awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SHSU does not offer an online option for its fine arts 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 fine arts majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 68 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 50 |
| Dance | 33 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 29 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.