by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
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 plant sciences program at SHSU awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SHSU plant sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 plant sciences majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 123 |
| General Agriculture | 41 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 30 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 28 |
| Agricultural Production | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.