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 business administration.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #505 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #25 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 71 students received their master’s degree in business administration from SHSU. This makes it the #404 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,602 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $31,938 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at SHSU is $404 per month.
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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Of the 93 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in business administration from SHSU in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were 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, 56% 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the SHSU business administration 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.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from SHSU make a median salary of $88,636 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
The business administration program at SHSU awarded 111 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% 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 master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 263 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 123 |
| Accounting | 110 |
| Marketing | 84 |
| Management Information Systems | 42 |
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